Stroganoff: The Palace and Collections of a Russian Noble Family

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Harry N. Abrams, 2000 - Art - 256 pages
"Lavishly illustrated with more than two hundred works, this book chronicles the history of the Stroganoff family and its collections. From icons, embroideries, and richly decorated Russian stonework to exquisite paintings and decorative objects produced in western Europe, these works of art, most of them never before reproduced, represent the highest level of quality and reflect the discerning taste of the Stroganoffs as both collectors and patrons. Of special interest are the architectural designs of Andrei Voronikhin, a Stroganoff protege whose influence can still be seen in St. Petersburg today." "This book, published to accompany an exhibition opening at the Portland Art Museum, Oregon, provides an opportunity to understand how one family helped to shape the culture of a nation." --Book Jacket.

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CONTRIBUTORS TO EXHIBITION AND CATALOGUE
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A FAMILY CHRONICLE 145 ARTIST AND PATRON
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