1980s Biedermeier Painting Book

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Biedermeier Painting by Geraldine Norman. New York: Thames & Hudson, 1987. First printing. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars … more Biedermeier Painting by Geraldine Norman. New York: Thames & Hudson, 1987. First printing. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the revolutions of 1848, a relatively peaceful 30 years in Europe created a burst of artistic expression. Mirroring artists like Turner and Géricault in other countries, Germanic Classicism flourished in furniture-making, marble-carving, and particularly painting. This charming selection identifies the leading artists, with over 80 color plates. Some wear to jacket. less