An Accurate ... Catalogue of the Several Paintings in the King of Spain's Palace at Madrid, with Some Account of the Pictures in the Buen-Retiro

By Richard Cumberland

Book Overview

An Accurate And Descriptive Catalogue Of The Several Paintings In The King Of Spain�������s Palace At Madrid (1787) by Richard Cumberland is a comprehensive guide to the paintings in the royal palace of Madrid during the late 18th century. The book provides detailed descriptions of each painting, including the artist, subject matter, and style. It also includes historical and cultural context for each piece, as well as information on the palace itself and its collection. This catalog is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the art and history of Spain. The author, Richard Cumberland, was a British dramatist, philosopher, and art collector who traveled extensively throughout Europe and had a keen interest in art and culture. His catalog is considered one of the most accurate and detailed descriptions of the paintings in the royal palace of Madrid.With Some Account Of The Pictures In The Buen-Retiro.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165899493
• ISBN13: 9781165899494
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"