Piranesi : drawings and etchings at the Avery Architectural Library, Columbia University, New York / 'This Exhibition and Catalogue have been made possible through the cooperation of the Avery Architectural Library, New York, The International Exhibitions Foundation, Washington, D. C., and the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, New York.' - title page verso; edited by Lois Katz; and Jessica Berman
1975, First Edition. New York : Arthur M. Sackler Foundation. Fine paperback copy in an equally fine slip case; edges very slightly dulled with age. Spine lightly creased Remains well-preserved overall. Item #480975
Physical description; 311 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 35 cm. Notes; Catalogue of a circulating exhibition held October, 1975 - December 1978. The Arthur M. Sackler Collection: Piranesi : drawings and etchings at the Avery Architectural Library, Columbia University, New York. Includes bibliographical references (page 311). Contents; Foreword / Dr. Arthur M. Sackler -- The introduction. Piranesi and his "opera varie" : drawings and etchings / Adolf K. Placzek -- The introduction. A note about the etchings / Herbert Mitchell -- The illustrations. Drawings -- The illustrations. Etchings -- The catalogue. The drawings / Dorothea Nyberg -- The catalogue. The etchings / Herbert Mitchell -- Abbreviations and symbols -- Selective bibliography. Subjects; Avery Library-Art collections. Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778-Exhibitions. Sackler, Arthur M.-Art collections-Exhibitions.
Price: €225.00