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Conversation Pieces: A Survey of the Informal Group Portrait in Europe and America
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Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Both hinges split. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1950grams, ISBN:0416079601. Seller Inventory # 4318642
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Conversation Pieces: A Survey of the Informal Group Portrait in Europe.
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Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Seller Inventory # S23A-02769
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Conversation Pieces: A Survey of the Informal Group Portrait in Europe.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Hardcover and dust jacket in slip case. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Small tear to slip case. Clean, unmarked pages. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Seller Inventory # 2203090004
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Conversation pieces: a survey of the informal group portrait in Europe and America
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller. Seller Inventory # mon0000484452
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Conversation Pieces: A Survey of the Informal Group Portrait in Europe
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Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, 1971
ISBN 10: 0416079601
ISBN 13: 9780416079609
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hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. Profusely illustrated in b/w with some in color. 287 pages. Square 4to, natural cloth, d.w., board slipcase. University Park: Pennsylvania State University Press, (1971). First American edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper & box. Seller Inventory # 300178
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Conversation pieces : a survey of the informal group portrait in Europe and America / by Mario Praz
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, in a slipcase. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 287p : ports(some col.) ; 29cm. Contents: Introduction: The art of the bourgeoisie -- Preface: Family portraits -- Definition of the conversation piece -- The family portrait in antiquity -- The group -- The indoor conversation piece -- The conversation round a table -- The family group in an outdoor setting -- The couple -- Sporting and musical conversations, and painter's family groups -- Groups in period costume and allegorial portraits -- Mourning pictures and portraits with a bust. Subjects: Portraits. Conversation piece (Portrait painting). 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 443047
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Conversation pieces : a survey of the informal group portrait in Europe and America / by Mario Praz
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
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Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, in a slipcase. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 287p : ports(some col.) ; 29cm. Contents: Introduction: The art of the bourgeoisie -- Preface: Family portraits -- Definition of the conversation piece -- The family portrait in antiquity -- The group -- The indoor conversation piece -- The conversation round a table -- The family group in an outdoor setting -- The couple -- Sporting and musical conversations, and painter's family groups -- Groups in period costume and allegorial portraits -- Mourning pictures and portraits with a bust. Subjects: Portraits. Conversation piece (Portrait painting). 1 Kg. Item is Shipped from Ireland or US locations. Seller Inventory # 443047
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Conversation pieces: a survey of the informal group portrait in Europe and America
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Methuen, London, 1971
ISBN 10: 0416079601
ISBN 13: 9780416079609
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Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. ex-library. lacks DJ. 287 pages illustrations (some colour) 29 cm. Summary:Professor Praz traces the history of the conversation piece which is am intimate group portrait usually of small dimensions and is a genre which arose in the Low countries, flourished in 18th-century England, and declined with the invention of photography. Contents: Introduction: The art of the bourgeoisie Preface: Family portraits Definition of the conversation piece The family portrait in antiquity The group The indoor conversation piece The conversation round a table The family group in an outdoor setting The couple Sporting and musical conversations, and painter's family groups Groups in period costume and allegorial portraits Mourning pictures and portraits with a bust. Seller Inventory # 3MGS424
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Conversation Pieces: A Survey of the Informal Group Portrait in Europe.
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Condition: Very good. Seller Inventory # E-9780416079609-2-2
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