Masterpiece Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

by Museum of Fine Arts and Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Book Overview

Affluent Boston was among the first American cities to establish a museum of fine arts, in 1870. By 1888, an observer was describing the enthusiasm with which self-confident Boston families were... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810923424
• ISBN13: 9780810923423
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Pleasing samples

Boston's Museum of Fine Arts contains one of the most pleasing permanent collections in America. This book is a fine sampler of some favorites among the paintings, lavishly reproduced in color and featuring intelligent commentaries about each one. Highlights include famous works by Sargent, Rembrandt, Munch, and Renoir, although you may also discover some hidden gems that you were not previously aware of. If you have ever visited the musuem, this book makes a fine souvenir. If you have not, it will certainly whet your appetite. For anyone intereted in art, or wishing to be, this makes a good gift.