Social History of the early San Franciso art community.With a handful of wealthy Gold Rush barons as indulgent patrons,an active community of artists appeared in San Francisco almost overnight.A subculture of artistic brilliance and social experimentation was the result,in essence, a decades-long revelry which finally ended with the 1906 earthquake.256pp.
Balcony Press, 1999, Cloth, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. D/J in Protective Wrapper. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 1890449016

Inventory #21895

Price: £ 7.50 GBP ($ 11.85 approx. - € 9.06 approx.)

111pp.
Lapridge Publications, 1996, Cloth, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 189929001X

Inventory #17622

Price: £ 12.50 GBP ($ 19.75 approx. - € 15.10 approx.)

204pp.
Key Porter Books Limited, 1999, Paperback, Book Condition: As New, Jacket Condition: . . . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 1552630625

Inventory #2756

Price: £ 9.50 GBP ($ 15.01 approx. - € 11.48 approx.)

The two sets of seven paintings of the Sacraments are among the great achievements of European seventeenth century art. They have always been recognised as among the masterpieces of the founding father of modern French painting, Nicolas Poussin. The traditional view of these paintings has been limited: by the assumption that they were painted merely to satisfy seventeenth century classical taste and antiquarian scholarship. In this first book-length study of the Sacraments the author illuminates their religious content. Never before have these paintings been connected with Counter-reformation biblical commentary and illustrations in devotional books. The hieroglyphs and other mysteries in the paintings are all discussed, including the meaning of the famous E on the pillar in the second version of Ordination. This has always puzzled scholars. However, its meaning is clarified in this book. Prior to this there has been no adequate recognition of the importance of the Sacraments in the history of paintings of narrative subjects. For the first time, the two sets of paintings are seen as continuous series of paintings to be seen in a particular order and intended as the main decoration of particular rooms. This book also includes detailed commentary on Poussin's many preparatory drawings. The historical context comes vividly to life in commentary provided on Poussin's letters to his patrons. This book is essential reading for specialists, but it will also enthral anyone interested in the paintings of the Old Masters. 381pp. 61 plates..
Paravail, 2000, Cloth, Book Condition: As New, Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 0953791203

Inventory #22569

Price: £ 30.00 GBP ($ 47.40 approx. - € 36.24 approx.)

502 illustrations, including 89 plates in full colour.527pp.
Harry N. Abrams Incorporated, 1984, Cloth, Book Condition: Fine, Jacket Condition: Very Good. . Heavy Item Postage Quote. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 0810913623

Inventory #4215

Price: £ 30.00 GBP ($ 47.40 approx. - € 36.24 approx.)