Exhibition of National Russian Art, 17th, 18th and Early 19th Centuries: Peasant Embroideries, Costumes, Headdresses, Hand-Woven Materials, Laces, Ikons, Articles of Silver, Copper, Etc... Shown by Count and Countess B. M.-Pushkin
New York: Brooklyn Museum, 1931 circa. Original. Softcover. Red/white decorative wraps in a design by L. Pianovski. [24] pp. 15 bw plates. VG. Item #17072
The rare, original catalogue of the exhibition of the De Shabelsky collection, brought to the US by Count and Countess B.M. Pushkin in 1930 and later shown at the Brooklyn Museum. Mdme. Shebelsky was the first member of the Russian nobility to show an interest in peasant art and assembled her collection over a period of many years. Pictured here are mostly rare specimens of old national embroideries, weavings and laces typical of Great Russia, highly ornamented and reflecting Russia's folk art; icons and metal work are shown as well. A 3-page essay explains the catalogue and exhibition offerings. A brief publication but full of useful information, and very rare in this original edition. Text in English.
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