287 pages with 380 illustrations
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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
Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.
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
Seller: SN Books Ltd, Thetford, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller. Seller Inventory # mon0000484452
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
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
Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, United Kingdom
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
Seller: Mooney's bookstore, Den Helder, Netherlands
Condition: Very good. Seller Inventory # E-9780416079609-2-2
Quantity: 1 available