Masterworks from the Musee Des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this catalogue presents more than 40 paintings and nearly 50 drawings from the little known museum and its outstanding collection, by such artists including Rubens, Raphael, Pontormo, Delacroix, David Goya, Jordaens, Courbet, Donatello, and van Gogh. Each work is discussed by a specialist and illustrated in color with full details of provenance and exhibition history. Introductory essays recount the fascinating history of the MusTe des Beaux-Arts, while other essays include overviews of the paintings and drawings in the collection. 9.25x11.75". Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.