In Russian. Short description: Alexander Benois A Guide to the Picture Gallery of the Imperial Hermitage St. Petersburg 1912. Published by the Community of St. Eugenia during the author's lifetime. In his book Alexander Benois (1870-1960) an outstanding figure in Russian culture in the early 20th century an artist art historian and art critic provides insights into the painting collection of the Hermitage Museum. Combining rigorous scholarship with poetic expression the author narrates about the exceptional works of Western European masters housed in this museum. The value of this book lies in the wealth of insightful judgments about individual paintings in the Hermitage. This aspect of the book gives it a unique freshness and enduring significance in our time. The edition includes descriptions of paintings in the museum's exhibition an index of artists' names and a catalog of paintings and sculptures from the Hermitage printed on Red Cross postcards to benefit the Community of St. Eugenia. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUMS002116
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