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Books : Arts & Photography : Museums & Collections : Museums : Permanent Collection Catalogs
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Photographer Irving Penn (b. 1917) is renowned for his innovative contributions to portrait, still life, and fashion photography, and a career that has spanned more than six decades at Vogue magazine. In 1950, Vogue assigned Penn to photograph workers in Paris, and thus his monumental work The Small Trades began. Created in 1950 and 1951 in Paris, London, and New York, The Small Trades consists of portraits of skilled trades people dressed in their work clothes and carrying the tools of their respective trades. Capturing the humble coal heaver and the crisply dressed waiter with equal directness, Penn's arresting portraits also underscore fascinating cultural differences.
The Small Trades was Penn's most extensive body of work, and he returned to it over many decades, producing ever more exacting prints. Two hundred and six unique images from the series are flawlessly reproduced in this book. In addition, the introductory essay describes the history and context of The Small Trades series and its importance to Penn's career and the history of photography. An interview with Edmonde Charles-Roux, the chief editor for French Vogue from 1952 to 1966, who assisted him on the assignment in Paris, provides fascinating insights of the Paris sittings. An exhibition of the series will be on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum from September 9, 2009, through January 10, 2010.
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With a foreword by Michelin three-star chef Paul Bocuse, this beautifully illustrated volume celebrates culinary-themed artwork with insightful text and recipes by the Grand Louvre’s chef Yves Pinard. A vital element of daily life and one of the great pleasures of the world, food in all its guises has been exalted in works of art for centuries. With a foreword by Paul Bocuse, this volume serves up a smorgasbord of culinary-themed art—from fruit baskets to sumptuous banquet scenes to images of the hunt and still-life paintings. Yves Pinard, head chef of the Grand Louvre restaurant, provides animated commentary of forty works from the renowned museum and includes a sampling of his own recipes inspired by the paintings. Details from masterpieces such as Chardin’s jar of olives and Delacroix’s succulent lobsters are complemented by opulent feasts presented against the backdrop of lavish interiors or a simple peasant meal in the countryside. From ancient Greek and Egyptian carvings to nineteenth-century oil paintings, each work is accompanied by a concise text illuminating its historical and cultural context, delivered in a lighthearted and playful tone.
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This revised, expanded, and redesigned edition of a best-selling book from the Art Institute of Chicago features many favorite paintings from the collection—approximately 150 works from Europe and the Americas, ranging from the 15th to the early 21st century. Twenty-three images from the previous edition have been replaced with other key or recently acquired works, and the majority of the text entries have been updated. Celebrated artwork by Impressionists and Post-Impressionists like Renoir and Seurat join paintings by Old Master artists like Rubens and Rembrandt; works by 18th- and 19th-century American artists including Copley and Whistler appear with recently acquired paintings by Lichtenstein and Twombly—works displayed in the museum’s new Modern Wing (opening spring 2009).
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Dr. Shirley Sherwood toured the world over a period of five years. The result is more than 100 stunning pieces that offer a global view of contemporary botanical art. “Descriptions combined with sumptuous, full-page illustrations make this a book that will appeal to botanists, or anyone who just wants to page through delicate and beautiful images.”—Publishers Weekly.
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The 36,172 changes made in the 2009 edition of Volume 6, which includes countries of the world So-Z, brings the total this year to 274,129. "The exchange rate continues to be the catalyst for many of these changes. The market for stamps denominated in euros, British pounds, Canadian dollars and other various foreign currencies are largely made in the home countries, and anyone who wants to compete for those stamps must compete with those home-country buyers who are using their own strong currencies. This means that it will take more U.S. dollars to buy those stamps, and it will take more U.S. dollars for U.S. dealers to replenish their stocks," according to Scott Catalogue editor, James Kloetzel. Yugoslavia sees the most changes in this volume, with 3,201 value changes made. New values begin to appear with the general issues of 1921. The 1923 1d-30d King Alexander set of five, Scott 22-26, shows a big jump to $101.03 unused from $68.65 unused in the 2008 Volume 6. An even larger increase in value is seen in the 1928 1d-30d set of 10 overprinted semi-postals of 1926, Scott 53-62, which leaps to $246.50 unused and $14.85 used, from just $124 unused and $10.20 used last year. The back-of-the-book issues of Yugoslavia also see value increases, including the stamps of Ljubljana, Istria and Trieste. In South Africa, more than 3,000 value changes have been made, with most of the changes being fairly modest increases of 10 to 15 percent. The 1954 1/2p-10sh Animal set, Scott 200-213, is a good example of what South African stamps with a good topic have done over the past year. It rises to $40.00 mint never hinged and $8.90 used, from $35.45 mint never hinged and $8.05 used last year. Value changes in the self-governing Tribal Homelands issues also are numerous, with occasional value decreases but generally value advances. A new illustration has been added to the se-tenant English-Afrikaans pictorials of 1933-54, thus correcting a long-standing illustration error in the catalogue. The illustration should end the confusion felt by many concerning the 2p denominations of these popular stamps. Other countries with large numbers of value changes are Tanzania (2,322), Somalia (1,877), Wallis & Futuna Islands (1,683), Thailand (1,654), Turks & Caicos Islands (1,517), Sri Lanka (1,498), Virgin Islands (1,333), Solomon Islands (1,083) and Sudan (1,064). Other countries with significant numbers of value changes include Somali Coast, Trinidad & Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, South Vietnam, People s Democratic Republic of Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe. There is a new major number for Solomon Islands. Scott 884A is the 1991 7c Sweet Potato Weevil which was overprinted "China '99" in red in 1999 for the International Stamp Exhibition in Beijing. This stamp, valued at $1.75 both mint never hinged and used, was widely available from the Solomon Islands as well as at the exhibition, and as such merits a major Scott listing.
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For those yet to visit one of the world's greatest art museums,this collection of treasures will provide a wonder-filled introduction to its many collections; for regular visitors, it serves as an album of favorites. 300 color illustrations.
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This revised edition of the National Gallery's popular and successful Companion Guide includes paintings recently acquired by the Gallery and long-term loans.
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A renowned gallerist and collector, the late Ileana Sonnabend acquired an impressive collection of seminal work directly from the Warhol studio at the time of its making. Sonnabend was an early and fervent supporter of Warhol, and held three important exhibitions of his work at her Paris gallery, including the series Death and Disasters (1964), Flowers (1965), and Thirteen Most Wanted Men (1967). This beautifully illustrated book includes essays by Picasso biographer John Richardson and leading Warhol scholar Brenda Richardson, who was a close friend of Sonnabend’s. Her essay is an insightful portrait of the highly regarded dealer and her relationship with Warhol. The book is illuminated by previously unpublished private letters and includes stand-alone facsimile reproductions of the exhibition catalogues, originally published by Galerie Ileana Sonnabend.
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The long life of German photographer August Sander (1876-1964) spanned one of the most turbulent eras in his country's history. The Great War of 1914-1918, the Weimar Republic, the reign of National Socialism, and the horrors of World War II all left an indelible imprint on both the man and his work. Sander, a conventional studio portraitist who transformed himself into an avant-gardist, exemplified the complex and sometimes contradictory nature of his time. He was at once innovative and deeply wedded to the past, blending a progressive vision with a traditional view of society and his craft.The approximately fifty plates featured in In Focus: August Sander are some of the most striking from the Getty Museum's more than twelve hundred pictures by the artist. They include images of rural dwellers such as those found in Young Farmers and Farm Girls, and other portraits including Wife of the Cologne Painter Peter Abelen, Parliamentarianand the poignant Blind Children, Duren. A chronological overview of Sander's life provides a factual framework for this discussion.
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The National Gem Collection offers a complete overview of the world of gems, focusing on the more than 10,000 superlative gemstones and jewelry pieces in the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Includes appendices & a glossary of gem-cutting terms. Index. 149 illustrations, 124 in color.
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Marcia 'Sparkles' Brown, renowned jewelry expert and author of Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry, Signed Beauties of Costume Jewelry Volumes I and II, and Coro Jewelry, has produced an all-new volume, this time dedicated to rhinestone jewelry. The author has drawn from over 500 designers and unsigned pieces in her private collection to take readers on a sightseeing journey - you can view figurals; animals from the real to the unreal; and whimsicals that reveal the artistry of twentieth century jewelry designers. Chapters include 'People From Around the World' from faraway places like Africa and Australia; 'Dancers' from ballet to folk; 'Down on the Farm'; 'A Trip to the Zoo'; 'Transportation' from horse drawn carriages to airplanes; 'Under the Sea'; and 'Mystical Beasts' including dragons from China, India, and America. This book will take you around the world in your armchair, send you back in time to your childhood, and bring a smile to your face.
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Italy's most famous museum, the Uffizi in Florence, houses a spectacular collection of Renaissance art as well as works by later masters. In this grand tour of one of history's preeminent public art collections, the greatest works by early Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael are presented, along with work by later Italians and other artists from throughout Europe. 216 full-color illustrations.
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(20090101)This handsome catalogue features approximately 120 drawings dating from the late 15th to the early 20th century and comprises excellent examples of European draftsmanship over the past 500 years. Featured works include an exquisite study by Raphael, Domenichino’s masterfully composed Study for Saint Andrew Being Led to Martyrdom, views of Venice by Canaletto, landscapes by Claude Lorrain, beautiful studies by Jean-Antoine Watteau, pastel portraits by Jean-Siméon Chardin, lovely red chalk studies by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, and varied subjects by Théodore Gericault. Drawings by Parmigianino, Rembrandt, Goya, Ingres, Delacroix, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Redon are additional highlights of this collection.
The book includes an interview by George Goldner with Jean Bonna, the collector of this exceptional group of works, and an entry for each drawing.
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Long known as "the museum-lover's museum", the Prado Museum in Madrid contains artworks by the best, and the best-known painters of the 12th through the 20th centuries. This collection features the jewels of the Prado, gathered by the kings and queens of Spain, and shown in all their splendor. Scores of European masters including Rubens, Bosch, Raphael--and of course, the works of the Spanish school, El Greco, Velaquez, Goya--are represented. Over 320 illustrations, 275 in full color.