The Painted Enamels of Limoges

by Susan L. Caroselli

Overview

The collection of enamels in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art comprises forty-five works by many of the major enamel painters of the Renaissance.The museum's collection is catalogued in detailed entries that include photographic documentation of all decorated surfaces, as well as comparative illustrations of the printed sources from which the images were derived.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780500974063
Publisher:	Thames & Hudson
Publication date:	04/17/1993
Pages:	1
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 12.10(h) x 0.90(d)

Editorial Reviews

This fascinating and informative catalog focuses on the technique of enamel painting created and developed during the late 15th century in Limoges, France. It begins with a brief historical overview of Limoges and of the art of enameling, particularly the basic techniques of cloisonne, champlene, and painting. Also included up front are a detailed history of painted enamels, a historical commentary on the revival of the art form in the 19th century, and information on major collections. The second section is a catalog containing detailed information on the 45 Limoges-painted enamels housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Color plates are provided for the major pieces discussed, and supplementary photographs of the drawings, prints, and paintings from which the painted enamels are derived help to put each work in historical context. The text is well researched and readable. Recommended for collections highlighting decorative arts.-- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City

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