GERDTS, William H. (essay).

Lasting Impressions: American Painters in France, 1865-1915.

Giverny: Musee Americain Giverny, 1992.

86 color plates with in-text black & white illustrations. 286pp. Wide 4to, green cloth, d.w. Giverny: Musee Americain Giverny, (1992). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.

Catalog for an exhibition held at Musee Americain Giverny in Giverny, France from June 1 - November 1, 1992. With additional text by Daniel J. Terra, Judith Terra, Helene Ahrweiler, Roger Mandle, and D. Scott Atkinson.

Binding: Hardcover
Dust Wrapper: Yes
Condition: Fine / Fine
Language: English
ISBN: 0932171052

Price: $30.00

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