218 p., frontis., [7] pl.: illus.; 235 mm. (Octavo.)
Contents
[Half-t., frontis., t.p.] - [Text, with pl.] - Index Des Gravures - Table Des Matières.
Responsibility Note
The frontispiece and plates are signed, 'Fot. Alinari'.
The printer is named on the half-title verso: 'Florence, 1902. - Imprimerie De G. Barbéra.'
References
On Corrado Ricci see Istituto Nazionale di Archeologia, In memoria di Corrado Ricci (1935). The Brothers Alinari's work was shown in W. Settimelli and F. Zevi, ed., Gli Alinari Fotografi A Firenze 1852 - 1920 [exhibition catalogue] (1977).
Summary Note
The frontispiece shows a portrait of Michelangelo. The plates are photogravures showing: [1] 'La Vierge De Manchester', [2-5] 'Voûte De La Chapelle Sistine', [6] 'Le Jugement Dernier', [7] 'La Coupole De St. Pierre'. The text is copiously illustrated with photographs, most showing works by Michelangelo.
Provenance
Purchased in 1902 (see 'Librarian's Report', RA Annual Report for 1902, p. 36).
Binding Note
20th-century half red morocco, red cloth-covered boards; spine lettered 'Michel=Ange. C. Ricci.' and 'R.A'.
Sculptors - Painters - Architects - Artists - Art - Arts - Italy - History - 16th century - Renaissance - Mannerism
Biography - Art history - Translations from Italian - Translations into French - Italy - 20th century
Pictorial works - Photographs - Photomechanical prints - Photogravures - Italy - 20th century