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Art News Magazine - January 1954 Edition
This is a remarkable collectible vintage magazine you won't want to miss!
The January 1954 issue of Art News celebrates the re-opening of the Metropolitan Museum, offering a wealth of cultural insights and historic articles that capture the essence of art during that era. With its unique focus on significant exhibitions and masterpieces, this Art News vintage magazine serves as both a time capsule and a valuable addition to any collector's repertoire.
This issue features a rich array of articles, each penned by renowned contributors reflecting on both contemporary and classical works. It is a must-have for enthusiasts of art history, museums, and vintage magazines alike. The magazine encapsulates the artistic spirit of the 1950s, making it an essential collectible for those interested in art and cultural heritage.
Condition: This vintage magazine is in excellent condition, displaying light wear consistent with its age, making it very collectible for avid readers and collectors.
Highlighted articles in this issue include:
- The ideal museum by Kenneth Clark, Page 28
- Metropolitan people and pictures by Albert TenEyck Gardner, Page 32
- To honor the Metropolitan, Page 36
- Masterpieces visit the Metropolitan, Page 37
- The varied Lehman treasures by Alfred Frankfurter, Page 38
- The Metropolitan’s new Picture Galleries, Page 43
- The balloon ascension by Francis Henry Taylor, Page 44
- Treasury from Byzantium by Meyer Schapiro, Page 52
- China’s great frescoes by James Marshall Plumer, Page 53
- Undying antiquity by Leo Steinberg, Page 53
- The future that ended in 1915 by Piero Dorazio, Page 54
- Rivers paints a picture by Fairfield Porter, Page 56
- Parable for American painters by Harold Rosenberg, Page 60
In addition to the insightful articles, this issue includes major illustrations that highlight the artistic talent of the period:
- The Tribuna by Zoffany, Page 28
- Young Woman with a Water Jug by Vermeer, color plate, Page 33
- Boating by Manet, color plate, Page 34
- A Young Princess by Maître de Moulins, detail, Page 40
- Madonna and Child by Bartolommeo Vivarini, detail, Page 41
- Portrait of Berdie, I by Larry Rivers, color plate, Page 59
- Daniel Crommelin Verplanck by Copley, color plate, Page 60
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this slice of art history!
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Each magazine arrives in a protective plastic covering.