Anne Vallayer-Coster (1744–1818) was one of the most talented still-life painters of the French school, and her works—long prized by private collectors—are today located in some of the finest museums throughout the world. This lavishly illustrated catalogue presents a stunning array of the artist’s still-life works, many of which have never before been reproduced in color. The authors of the book are distinguished scholars of 18th-century French art, and they provide a crucial new overview of Vallayer-Coster’s art and career. Hardcover, 256 pages, 9˝" x 12" |