Maria Sibylla Merian: The St. Petersburg Watercolours
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Rating | : | 4.20 (666 Votes) |
Asin | : | 3791329278 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
After Peter's death, the paintings were given to the Academy of Sciences, where they have resided ever since.. He brought the watercolours back to St Petersburg and with them opened Russia's first museum
Five Stars an extraordinary book; should be reprinted.
"Beautifully bound… A collector’s item." -- Art Times, January/February 2004