Catalogue of the Books in the Manchester Free Library

Catalogue of the Books in the Manchester Free Library

Author: Manchester Public Libraries (Manchester, England)

Publisher:

Published: 1864

Total Pages: 1670

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"The Catalogue ... has been prepared with a view to accomplish two objects. One, to offer an inventory of all the books on the shelves of the Reference Department of the Manchester Free Library: the other, to supply ... a ready Key both to the subjects of the books, and to the names of the authors." - v. 1, the compiler to the reader.


High & Low

High & Low

Author: Kirk Varnedoe

Publisher: ABRAMS

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 468

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Readins in high & low


Art for the Nation

Art for the Nation

Author: National Gallery of Art (U.S.)

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 328

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Exhibition includes approximately 2% of the acquisitions made during the 1990s.


United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art

United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art

Author: Diane K. Skvarla

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2005-08

Total Pages: 514

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The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.