LANDON (C. P.). Annales du Musée et de l'Ecole des Beaux-Art - Lot 100

LANDON (C. P.). Annales du Musée et de l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts.... Landscapes and genre paintings. A Paris, chez C. P. Landon, An XIV - 1805. 4 volumes in-8, period fawn raciné calf, smooth ornate spine, long-grained red morocco title and greeps, double gilt fillet and gilt roulette around the boards, gilt roulette on the spines and chasses, gilt edges (one negligible worm spot on a spine, browning). Complete suite of the 4 volumes devoted to landscapes (the genre paintings mentioned in the title are the subject of a separate suite), illustrated with 288 line-engraved plates opposite their descriptive commentary. It belongs to the important series produced and published by the painter Landon to make accessible the treasures of the Musée Napoléon, as well as works awarded in public competitions. A fine copy, elegantly bound, with spines decorated with 4 charming repeated fleurons.