Written by
Dr. Pelles, Geraldine
Published by
Prentice Hall, American, founded 1913
Owned by
Jones, Loïs Mailou, American, 1905 - 1998
Date
1963
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8 × 5 7/16 × 5/8 in. (20.3 × 13.8 × 1.6 cm)
Description
Paperback copy with 180 pages. At the top of the front cover there is black printed text on a white background which reads [ART, ARTISTS / & SOCIETY / Origins of a Modern Dilemma / Painting in England and France, 1750-1850 / by Geraldine Pelles]. Below this is an image of an artist seated on a chair with a red and green background. The bottom left corner has a price and half circle logo for the [A Spectrum Book] series. The spine has [PELLES] printed in orange, the title in black, and the logo in blue. The back cover has two images, a quote from E.H. Gombrich, and a description of the book. The reverse front cover has a black and white bookplate with three images of Lois Mailou Jones which reads [Lois Jones / Pierre-Noel / EX LIBRIS]. The book has a handwritten inscription.
Place depicted
England, Europe
France, Europe
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
paperbacks
Topic
Art
Design
Literature
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.26.5.28
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd564d3a91c-d6fb-4c9e-99c2-4b8d2688eff5

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