MFA Publications

The Poetry Of Everyday Life

Essay by Ronni Baer. Artists include: Balthasar van der Ast, Franz Hals, Jan van der Heyden, Rembrandt, Jacob Ruisdael.

Tradition has it that the young American republic had a natural affinity with the 17th-century Dutch oligarchy--they shared concepts of democracy, religious freedom, the rise of the middle class, and a protestant work ethic. Bostonians from the 18th century to the present have turned this affinity into a passion for collecting Dutch painting. Landscapes that capture the subtleties of southern light, cityscapes and church interiors, seascapes, portraits, genre scenes, and still lifes are among the humble, precious, everyday subjects that have appealed to them. This book traces the history of Boston's remarkable collection of Dutch painting, including little-known works by Rembrandt, Balthasar van der Ast, Jan van der Heyden, and Jacob van Ruisdael, bringing together works from private collections usually seen only in their owner's homes.

PUBLISHED BY:MFA Publications
LIST PRICE: US $40.00 CAD $48.00
FORMAT:Hardcover, 10.5 x 9 in. / 160 pgs / 76 color / 14 duotone
ISBN: 9780878466313 ISBN10: 0878466312
PUBLICATION DATE:08/02/2002
AVAILABILITY: Out of Print. Check the Stores tab to locate a shop that may have copies.
D.A.P. DISTRIBUTION CODE:TRADE