WORLD'S MASTER PAINTINGS - 2 VOL.

This two-volume set furnishes an essential guide to specific and accurate information about the works of master painters and the thousands of places that house them. Extensively researched and compiled by internationally renowned art historian Christopher Wright, this work gathers together what has until now been available only in disparate publications--making it the sole reliable catalog for certain painters. Carefully selected illustrations complement the text, highlight the extensive range of works included in this volume, and depict astounding lesser-known masterpieces from more remote institutions.