Pierre Auguste Renoir [First Edition]

New York City: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1983. 1983. FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket (French fold style), about 9¼-inches wide x 12¼-inches high, 68 illustrations including 40 plates in full color, 126 pages. Light brown hardcover with gilt lettering. Condition of hardcover: Fine, New. Dustjacket: Fine. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. In gift-giving condition. Dustjacket protected in Mylar cover. This book's 40 color plates, each with a descriptive commentary, provides insight and anecdote of the style and substance of Renoir's art. Nearly 30 black-and-white reproductions of drawings and studies, present a rich and representative sampling of Renoir's creativity and skills. Several of his bronzes are shown too, and a self-portrait reveals a Renoir almost as charming and unaffected as the children he portrayed, according to the author. This is a spectacular book of Renoir and his portrayal of the mysterious beauty of childhood, of summer skies, flowers, and the female nude. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.