EARLY AMERICAN WALL PAINTINGS 1710-1850 - CLASSICS IN THE VISUAL ARTS

Watkins Glen NY: Century House. F+. 1969. Limited Edition of 1,000. Softcover. Fine plus in almost as new condition. Tan covers/brown lettering and details. No spine crease. Glossy paged text. All illustrations and photographs in b/w. This study of American frescoes and panels is the essential prelude to the Waring Stencil book. First published in 1926, the author roamed the countrysides and photographed the pictures which adorned the walls of our early manor houses. Included are picture panels from 9 houses, frescoes from 30 more, the great majority of which have now crumbled into decay. A special new feature are the wall stencils from the 1800 Drovers Tavern which is a part of The American Life Foundation's Old Village Preservation Project and which is sponsored by the Foundation which promotes this Series of Visual Art Classics. Contents include picture panels, frescoes and American landscaping. The American Life Foundation has been closed for many years) . Gift quality condition. Free gift wrapping, card and domestic drop shipping for almost any occasion. Let us know the occasion and message. ; Classics in the Visual Arts; B&W Photographs; 6 x 9; 110+index pages .