Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library
Text by Patrick Lenaghan.
A handsome introduction to the history and holdings of the beloved New York Hispanic institution
The Hispanic Society of America in New York is the vision of Archer M. Huntington (1870–1955). From an early age, Huntington developed an abiding love both of Hispanic culture and of museums and libraries. He resolved to devote his considerable fortune to combining these two passions, and carried out his project so resourcefully that the collections he assembled remain exceptional for their depth and richness.Their scope ranges from the prehistoric era to the early 20th century, including antiquities, decorative arts, Islamic works, manuscripts and rare books, as well as superb canvases by Old Masters such as El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. This handsome new publication features an introduction to Archer M. Huntington and the Hispanic Society by Patrick Lenaghan, the society’s head curator of prints, photographs and sculpture, and plates and authoritative entries on some of its greatest treasures by the society’s curators.
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FORMAT: Pbk, 8.25 x 8.25 in. / 144 pgs / 60 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $30.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $42 ISBN: 9781912520947 PUBLISHER: Royal Academy of Arts AVAILABLE: 3/21/2023 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: NA ONLY
Spain and the Hispanic World Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library
Published by Royal Academy of Arts. Text by Patrick Lenaghan.
A handsome introduction to the history and holdings of the beloved New York Hispanic institution
The Hispanic Society of America in New York is the vision of Archer M. Huntington (1870–1955). From an early age, Huntington developed an abiding love both of Hispanic culture and of museums and libraries. He resolved to devote his considerable fortune to combining these two passions, and carried out his project so resourcefully that the collections he assembled remain exceptional for their depth and richness.Their scope ranges from the prehistoric era to the early 20th century, including antiquities, decorative arts, Islamic works, manuscripts and rare books, as well as superb canvases by Old Masters such as El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. This handsome new publication features an introduction to Archer M. Huntington and the Hispanic Society by Patrick Lenaghan, the society’s head curator of prints, photographs and sculpture, and plates and authoritative entries on some of its greatest treasures by the society’s curators.
