TRIVAS (N. S.). The Paintings of Frans Hals. - Lot 294

TRIVAS (N. S.). The Paintings of Frans Hals. London, George Allen & Unwin Ltd, The Phaidon Press, n.d. Large quarto, publisher’s black cloth, gilt title on the front cover. Phaidon edition known as the “Complete Edition,” devoted to the paintings of Frans Hals (c. 1582–1666), compiled by N. S. Trivas. An important monograph and illustrated catalog presenting the then-known body of work by the great Dutch portraitist. Numerous black-and-white reproductions, accompanied by several color plates, including the famous *Laughing Cavalier*. The works are referenced by catalog numbers and accompanied by their locations. A particularly interesting volume for the study of 17th-century Dutch painting and portraiture, illustrating both the major individual portraits and the female portraits and studies of facial features characteristic of Hals. Publisher’s cloth binding, scuffed and soiled, with wear on the headbands and corners; no dust jacket. Interior in generally good condition.

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