LOUVRE - Lot 164

LOUVRE A rare art appreciation album published by the Grands Magasins du Louvre, featuring a selection of major works housed at the Louvre Museum. Through heliogravure and phototype plates, the book offers a journey through the great European schools, from the Italian Renaissance to the Flemish and French masters. A testament to an era when Parisian department stores played an active role in promoting artistic culture, this publication is now a fascinating document on the history of museum outreach in the early 20th century. The reproductions, often of high quality, allow readers to appreciate the Louvre’s masterpieces prior to contemporary museum redesigns. Title: The Masterpieces of the Louvre Museum. Publisher: Grands Magasins du Louvre, Paris. Period: circa 1900–1920. Illustrations: numerous black-and-white plates. Binding: publisher’s illustrated brochure. Condition: visible signs of wear and foxing.

Estimación:€20

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