Product reviewsPaintings in the Louvre by Lawrence Gowing (1994, Hardcover)

A substitute for going there!

Great pictures and text. Large format and helpful information.

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Stunning photographs, definitely a favourite

Fantastic book showing the history and evolution of painting held in the Louvre with commentary. This is the second one I’ve bought as a gift. The book is out of print now and this version is in excellent second hand condition.Read full review...

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possibly the best book on the market showcasing the paintings in the Louvre

possibly the best book on the market showcasing the paintings in the Louvre , book is of excellent quality , providing hundreds of images of paintings in the Louvre with a nice biography of them

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Good shape

Essential book for student of arts

Gift that gives on Giving

I bought this book to inspire two family members to continue painting and they were pleased to receive this book.

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Excellent book!!

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Large collection of painitings

I bought this product after taking a Great Courses course called Masterpieces of the Louvre. I was so enchanted I had to get a copy of all the wonderful paintings in this extensive collection. This was the book. It is huge and so hard to imagine so much beauty and talent in one place. Besides showing each painting is a history of the artist and their works. Very entertaining and edifying.Read full review...

Comprehensive, accessible work - highly recommended!

Gowing writes intelligently about art, and without pretension; for a non-specialist such as myself, he is informative without being overwhelming. Like many art books, it is a massive tome and not comfortable to hold but I thought, worth the effort.Read full review...

Perfect book for someone who needs just enough guidance to enjoy art.

This book is very detailed, it will make a visit to the Louvre a much more enjoyable trip. The book is very thorough and the pictures are nice.