Description
Large 4to, XII, 288pp. Hardcover in crimson – red coarse cloth with gilt title on front board and spine, showing a little shelf wear with minor chipping of bottom edge of spine and front board but d/w is in near-fine condition with two classic Degas paintings on front and rear d/w cover. now protected by clear archival covering. Internally the book is pristine and devoid of any prior owner markings. This magnificent book opulently displays the development and paintings of one of the great French artists of the 19th Century. Fully researched and detailed by two highly reputed learned art experts this volume can also pass as a wondefully detailed ‘coffee-table book’ as well as a Degas reference book of the highest quality.