
Hardcover art book titled 'Leonardo da Vinci' published by Artabras
Selling Price
$45
History
This comprehensive art book was published by Artabras, likely in the 1960s-1970s, as part of a series of large-format art monographs dedicated to master artists. The book contains 1635 illustrations of Leonardo da Vinci's works, making it one of the most extensive compilations of the Renaissance master's paintings, drawings, and studies available in a single volume. Such coffee table art books became popular in the mid-20th century as affordable ways for art enthusiasts to study and appreciate masterworks without visiting museums. These Artabras editions are highly valued by art historians, students, Leonardo da Vinci enthusiasts, and collectors of vintage art books for their comprehensive visual documentation and historical significance as important reference works from the golden age of art book publishing.
Origin
United States
Maker
Artabras Publishers
Time period
circa 1960–1970