Paul Gauguin – Robert Goldwater (Library of Great Painters) Hardcover Art Book

A well‑crafted oversized hardcover from Harry N. Abrams’ Library of Great Painters series, featuring Paul Gauguin with text by art historian Robert Goldwater. It’s packed with tipped‑in color plates—about 48 oils and 15 woodcuts/watercolours—plus 57 B&W reproductions, offering a rich visual journey. Oversized quarto format makes it ideal as a coffee‑table showpiece or as part of a serious art collection. It's casually scholarly rather than dry lecture material—great for both art lovers and Gauguin fans exploring his evolution from post‑Impressionist to primitivist. Well‐used but solid: minor foxing spots and a small binding tear, but overall a sturdy, readable copy with plenty of display value. Item Breakdown: - Author: Robert Goldwater - Title: Paul Gauguin (Library of Great Painters) - Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York - Edition: First edition (circa 1972), quarto - Format: Hardcover, oversize folio - Pages: Approx. 160 pp - Illustrations: ~48 color plates, 15 color woodcut/watercolor plates, 57 B&W plates - Binding: Cloth-covered boards with Gauguin printed in gold on spine - Condition Notes: Minor foxing, small damp discoloration spots, slight tear to page edge mentioned in similar copies - Dust Jacket: Not included - Dimensions: Approx. 13″×10.25″ (quarto) Slight edge wear and minor discoloration on the cover consistent with age. Height = 12 inches, Width = 9.25 inches.