Description: “Later Chinese Painting and Calligraphy 1800-1950” Ellsworth, Robert Three volume set is enclosed in a 15.5” x 11.5” clamshell box that is covered in brown cloth with gold gilt and color illustration. Each of the 3 volumes are 14.25” x 10.25”Author : Ellsworth, Robert Hatfield Publisher: Random House, New York, 1987 Description: Hardcover. Stated First Edition. Complete 3 Volume Set in clam shell case. Text in English and Chinese. Volume 1: Text, including catalog entries for 875 works, including specifications, biographies and translations of the calligraphic texts; 397 pages with index, publisher's full turquoise cloth. Volume 2: Painting, 369 pages of color reproductions, publisher's full green cloth. Volume 3: The Calligraphies, 288 pages of color reproductions, publisher's full clay cloth. This monumental work is the culmination of more than three decades of study and collecting, and is one of the most important and sumptuous publications of Asian Art. Through more than 850 superb examples from his own collection, the author shows how exposure to Western art led, in painting, to an extraordinary new diversity and vitality, and how archeological discoveries in China fueled a dazzling renaissance in calligraphy. Two of the three volumes reproduce 550 paintings and 325 calligraphies, representing the work of every major artist of the period in full color. The extensive commentaries in the third volume include biographies of each artist. Every calligraphy, inscription, and seal is transliterated into precise English. The breadth and depth of fresh scholarship, the quality of the art, and the luxurious production combine to make this publication one of the monumental achievements in art book publishing. Condition: All three of the volumes and the magnificent clamshell box are in immaculate, pristine condition. They have never been read. Shipping: This item will be shipped Priority Mail Shipping within the United States, within 1 business day of payment. Guarantee: HPGe Trading is committed to providing our customers with a positive shopping experience. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you can return it for a full refund within 30 days of receipt . Thank you for your interest!
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