Author: FELDMAN, ANITA. GOSUDARSTVENNYI ERMITAZH (RUSSIA)
Title: Blitz and blockade : Henry Moore at the Hermitage / [text, Richard Calvocoressi ... et al.]
Description: London : Fontanka (c2011) 2011. First Edition. An exceptional copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective wrapping.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 143 pages; Physical description. : 143 p. : ill. (chiefly col. ) ; 28 cm. Notes: 'The catalogue is compiled by the State Hermitage Museum and the Henry Moore Foundation' -- t. P. Verso. Published to accompany an exhibition held at the Hermitage. St. Petersburg. Russia. 6 May-28 Aug. 2011. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: Henry Moore's evocative drawings from the so-called 'Shelter' series sketches made in London's underground when it was used as a bomb shelter during the London Blitz of 1940-41 provide the heart of this book. with over 70 drawings and seven sculptures included. Subject: Moore. Henry. 1898-1986 - Exhibitions. Nikolsky. Mikhail - Exhibitions. World War. 1939-1945 - England - London - Art and the war - Exhibitions. Air raid shelters in art - Exhibitions. Art and Design. London (England) - History - Bombardment. 1940-1941 - Pictorial works - Exhibitions. Saint Petersburg (Russia) - History - Siege. 1941-1944 - Pictorial works - Exhibitions.Weight in Kg appr.:

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