World War, 1939-1945 -- Destruction and pillage; World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the War; Art treasures in war; Gemäldegalerie (Dresden, Germany); Centaurs; Nymphs (Greek deities);
Destroyed February 13-14 during three allied bombing raids on Dresden or in subsequent fires.
Jacquard, Joseph-Marie, 1752-1834; Abbās I, Shah of Iran, 1571-1629; Rugs, Oriental
Author's armorial book-plate reproduced on t.-p. Ornamental lining-papers. Each colored plate accompanied by leaf with descriptive letterpress. Includes index. Bibliography: p. [387]-401. Allegory.--Contemporary arts.--Carpets, runners and...
Reprinted from the Art-journal; I. The adaptability of our native plants to the purposes of ornamental art. By F.E. Hulme.--II. Sea-weeds as objects of design. By S.J. Mackie.--III. The crystals of snow as applied to the purposes of design. By...