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Author
Publisher
National Gallery of Art
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
"The Spanish painting collection at the National Gallery of Art, though small in size, is distinguished by important works by many of Spain's greatest painters and is an important part of the old master collection. Ranking first are seven paintings by El Greco, both early and late; the second important group is comprised of seven portraits by Goya, spanning all but the last period of his activity. Also included are works by Murillo, Velázquez, and...
Author
Publisher
National Gallery of Art
Pub. Date
©2000
Language
English
Description
"The National Gallery's collection of nineteenth-century European sculpture is dominated by 37 works by Auguste Rodin and more than 30 portrait busts by Honore Daumier. Works by Antoine-Louis Barye, Jean Baptiste Carpeaux, Paul Gaugin, Theodore Gericault, and others are examined. All works have been newly photographed, highlighting the masterly execution of the marbles and the rich patinas of bronzes"--Publisher description.