Masterpiece Paintings: From the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

by Theodore E. Stebbins and Theodore E. Stebbins Jr.

Book Overview

This magnificent art treasury features 125 superb examples of Western painting from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, one of the finest collections in America. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810914247
• ISBN13: 9780810914247
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 11.3" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Pleasing samples

Boston's Museum of Fine Arts contains one of the most pleasing permanent collections in America. This book is a fine sampler of some favorites among the paintings, lavishly reproduced in color and featuring intelligent commentaries about each one. Highlights include famous works by Sargent, Rembrandt, Munch, and Renoir, although you may also discover some hidden gems that you were not previously aware of. If you have ever visited the musuem, this book makes a fine souvenir. If you have not, it will certainly whet your appetite. For anyone intereted in art, or wishing to be, this makes a good gift.