Examining Velazquez

by Gridley McKim-Smith, Greta Andersen-Bergdoll, Richard Newman

An art historian, a conservator, a conservation scientist and an instrumental photographer join forces to analyze seven of Velazquez's most important paintings with the goals of investigating his working technique and visual intention and how this type of analysis can be applied to larger issues of historical study. Includes b/w & color reproductions of his art. 162 pages, plus 4 pages of color plates mid text and 73 B&W repros with captions at end. 7.25" by 10". 

Published by Yale University Press. New Haven, CT. 1988. 

Hardback is overall in NEAR FINE condition with a VERY GOOD- DJ. 

• ISBN: 0300036159
• Beige cloth covers feature gilt on spine. 
• Boards have lightly faded perims, some faint dirt and 2 are gently bumped corners.
• Gilt lettering and four bands on spine are lightly faded.
• Spine ends are gently bumped, with foot bump more pronounced.
• Binding is firm. 
• Red endpapers are clean and free of any wear. 
• Photographic reproductions are clean and vibrant. 
• Inside pages are free of writing and marks.
• DJ has faint scratches to the finish, and edgewear with a few .25" closed tears to head edge and spine ends. 
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• JS20170911

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