2 edition of Venice observed found in the catalog.
Venice observed
McCarthy, Mary
Published
1957
by G. & R. Bernier, Reynal in Paris, New York
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Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | by Mary McCarthy ; comments on Venitian [sic] civilization and notes on the plates by André Chastel ; color photos. of paintings by Hans Hinz, Claudio Emmer ; photos. of Venice by Inge Morath. |
| Series | Art and places -- 1 |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | 199 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 199 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL23376345M |
A journey through the glorious Italian city’s scenery, history, and culture, from the New York Times–bestselling author of Venice Observed and The Group. Mary McCarthy’s classic celebrates the Italian city often looked upon as the provincial sister to . [] A penetrating work of reportage on Venice. “Searching observations and astonishing comprehension of the Venetian taste and character” (New York.
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