Lot #11: Great French Paintings from The Barnes Foundation (Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Early Modern) (1993) by Alfred A. Knopf Inc. - FIRST EDITION

This book is a companion book to an international exhibition of the Barnes Foundation's collection that took place from 1993 to 1995. The publication of this book marked the first time the selected works were widely reproduced in color, after decades of limited public access to the collection. It features works by numerous major artists including Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. The Barnes Foundation collection, assembled by Dr. Albert C. Barnes, is renowned for its deep holdings in Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Early Modern paintings. Philadelphia art collector Albert C. Barnes (1872–1951) chartered the Barnes in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at art. Hardcover book. Note: personal note inside cover - see photo. Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 12 inches. Pickup category timeslot {A}