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Classical splendor : painted furniture for a grand Philadelphia house
"This handsome book explores in depth a group of stunning painted and gilded furniture designed by the architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe (1764-1820), best known for originating the plans for the United States Capitol. The furniture was made in Philadelphia for one of the city's finest house...
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| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia :
Philadelphia Museum of Art : in association with Yale University Press,
2016.
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"This handsome book explores in depth a group of stunning painted and gilded furniture designed by the architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe (1764-1820), best known for originating the plans for the United States Capitol. The furniture was made in Philadelphia for one of the city's finest houses, the home of William and Mary Wilcocks Waln, which Latrobe also designed. Drawing on a multiyear conservation and research project, Classical Splendor reveals new insights into the patrons, makers, and history behind these extraordinary pieces. In addition to extensively documenting each item, the book attests to Latrobe's significant contributions to American furniture design, his pieces for the Waln house introduced, and served as exemplars of, a classical style rooted in ancient Greek and Roman design"--Publisher's description. |
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Published on the occasion of the exhibition held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art September 3, 2016-January 2, 2017. |
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160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 28 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (page 159) and index. |
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9780300221718 9780876332702 087633270X 0300221711 |