Madrid.: Imprenta Y Estereotipia De M. Rivadeneyra, calle del Duque de Osuna, número 3. -, 1870
Physical Description
148, lxx, [2] p.; 175 mm. (Octavo.)
Series Title
Biblioteca De El Arte In España;: No. 8
Contents
[Half-t., t.p.] - [Text] - Apéndice. Documentos Del Archivo De Palacio - Notas Tomadas Del Archivo De La Fábrica De Santa Bárbara - Índice.
References
J.A. Tomlinson, Francisco Goya: the tapestry cartoons (1989); J.M. Arnaiz, Francisco de Goya, cartones y tapices (1987); V. de Sambricio, Tapices de Goya (1946).
Summary Note
The half-title carries the name of the series: 'Biblioteca De El Arte En España. Octavo Volmen. Los Tapices De Goya.'
The text describes Goya's work from 1774 to 1792 at the Real Fábrica de Tapices de Santa Bárbara, where he painted large oil cartoons, from which tapestries would be made for royal residences. His subjects included hunts, genre and seasonal and rural activities.
Provenance
Purchased for RA Library in 1876 (see RA Annual Report, p. 32).
Binding Note
19th-century alf green morocco, marbled-papered boards; spine lettered 'C. Villaamil - Los Tapices De Goya' and 'R.A.'