A Thousand Peaks and Myriad Ravines. Chinese Paintings in the Charles A. Drenowatz Collection, 2 volumes.
Switzerland: Artibus Asiae Publishers, 1974. First edition. Hardcover book. The Drenowatz collection studied and interpreted by Professor Chutsing Li who brings the Chinese paintings into historical context. "Grouping... paintings under 15 chapters according to schools and trends,... but also puts it in the context of the whole history of Ming and Ch'ing painting." Volume I is the main text, bibliography, terms, index; Volume II reproduces all the paintings in 114 plates (8 in color), plus signatures, seals, maps.
2 volumes, 4to, v.1 319pp, v.2 114 plates, red cloth, gilt titles at front and spine, yellow dj with red and black titles and illustration. Housed in plain gray slipcase. Fine condition. Item #28688
Price: $125.00