Pictures in the Collection of P. A. B. Widener
offers a detailed look at the British and Modern French paintings housed at Lynnewood Hall, the opulent estate of Peter A. B. Widener in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Compiled in 1915, this volume provides a historical snapshot of a significant private art collection, showcasing works that reflect Widener's taste and patronage. Art enthusiasts and historians will appreciate this glimpse into a bygone era of collecting, preserving the legacy of important artworks and the connoisseurship that shaped their assembly.
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