One of the world's finest private collections of Indian 'miniature' paintings, a promised bequest to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is represented by some 90 works of art created in workshops across India over the course of four centuries. The paintings, all reproduced in full color and accompanied by a detailed scholarly examination, span the period from before the rise of Islamic Mughal rule in northern India during the 1500s to the heyday of the British Raj in the late 19th century. The 'intimate worlds' evoked by these ...
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One of the world's finest private collections of Indian 'miniature' paintings, a promised bequest to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is represented by some 90 works of art created in workshops across India over the course of four centuries. The paintings, all reproduced in full color and accompanied by a detailed scholarly examination, span the period from before the rise of Islamic Mughal rule in northern India during the 1500s to the heyday of the British Raj in the late 19th century. The 'intimate worlds' evoked by these images vividly illustrate Hindu, Muslim, and Jain religious stories; offer visions of life at court; and explore the pleasures and pains of love.Essays include a statement from the collector and an introductory history of courtly painting on the Indian subcontinent, as well as discussions of the history of the collecting of Indian art, hierarchies of taste, and the relationship between artists and patrons.
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Very Good. Size: 11x0x11; Softcover. Good binding and cover. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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Good+. (shelf & edge-wear to cloth. corners bumped & creased. shelf-wear/scuffs to lower textblock; foxing to upper edge-block. dustjacket has edge-wear & rubbing to corners; tears to spine & back cover edge; foxing to interior. ) Goldenrod cloth/boards. Gilt lettering on spine. book xvii, 216 pp. 90 full-page plates, several smaller bw illus. glossy pictorial & golden-rod dustjacket. This is an UNSIGNED edition. Photo is of a signed copy in our collection. Introductory essay by Darielle Mason. Beautifully illustrated and annotated catalogue of 90 works, with three informative essays by various authors. Published on the occasion of an exhibition held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pa., Mar. 2-Apr. 29, 2001. Signed and inscribed by the author on half title.
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Very Good. This is a very good softcover copy with just light wear. Completely clean. This catalog was prepared to accompany the exhibition in Philadelphia in 2001. Texts by Darielle Mason, Alvin O. Bellak, Terence McInerney, John Seyller, and B.N. Goswamy. Illustrated throughout in color. Bibliography. 11" square, 216 pages. This book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking.
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Fine- 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 216 pages, with 90 full page color plates, and some b&w photos. "This catalogue of the indivudual paintings and drawings in the Bellak Colelction that follows is not subdivided. Works are arranged in roughly chronological order, rather than strictly by the regional dynastic division." FINE-SOFTCOVER.
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Fine. XL. A new, unread book in excellent condition. Exhibition catalog for The Philadelphia Museum of Art, March 2-April 29, 2001. Contributions by B.N. Goswamy, Terence McInerney, John Seyller, Ellen Smart. Large format: 11"w x 11"h. Many color illustrations. 216 pages.
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Very Good. XL. Exhibition catalog for The Philadelphia Museum of Art, March 2-April 29, 2001. Contributions by B.N. Goswamy, Terence McInerney, John Seyller, Ellen Smart. Large format: 11"w x 11"h. Many color illustrations. 216 pages.
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VG. Peach illus wraps. xvii, 216 pp. 90 full-page plates, several smaller bw illus. Introductory essay by Darielle Mason. Beautifully illustrated and annotated catalogue of 90 works, with three informative essays by various authors.
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Near fine in near fine jacket. 95 color plates, 50 black & white illustrations, map. xvii + 216pp., 4to, orange cloth, d.w. Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art, (2001). A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. With contributions by B. N. Goswany, Terence McInerney, John Seyller, and Ellen Smart.
