Nineteenth-Century American Painting/the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection

A stunning view of one of the most important collections in the world. The Thyssen-Bornemisza is perhaps the definitive collection of 19th century American painting. In this fascinating catalog, Barbara Novak presents the works in the context of the culture in which they were created--with all the great artists represented: Bierstadt, Catlin, Cole, Copley, Homer, Inness, Sargent, and Whistler. 160 illustrations, 109 in full-color.