Book Review: My Louvre, 21 Prints for a Picture-Perfect Home
This selection of iconic paintings from the Louvre allows you to curate your own private fine art gallery in your home. From the beguiling beauty of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to the intimacy of Vermeer’s The Lacemaker, Titian’s classically exquisite Woman with a Mirror to Delacroix’s vibrant and rebellious Liberty Leading the People, this selection showcases the stunning array of masterpieces from the world’s most legendary museum.
The 21 high-quality reproductions can be easily removed from the book, placed in a standard-size frame, and displayed in the home. Step-by-step tips for grouping the works to create a harmonious gallery offer an interior designer’s expertise for displaying artworks together. Each masterpiece of art is explained on the back of the print.
In addition, suggestions for where to see additional examples of each artist’s work guides the reader to expand his or her knowledge of art. This is the chance to create your own art gallery!
My Louvre: 21 prints for a picture-perfect home, Frameables, list price £12.95, published by Flammarion
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