Blitz and Blockade: Henry Moore at the Hermitage - Tapa dura

An exceptional copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective wrapping.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 143 pages; Physical description. : 143 p. : ill. (chiefly col. ) ; 28 cm. Notes: "The catalogue is compiled by the State Hermitage Museum and the Henry Moore Foundation" -- t. P. Verso. Published to accompany an exhibition held at the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia, 6 May-28 Aug. 2011. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: Henry Moore's evocative drawings from the so-called 'Shelter' series sketches made in London's underground when it was used as a bomb shelter during the London Blitz of 1940-41 provide the heart of this book, with over 70 drawings and seven sculptures included. Subject: Moore, Henry, 1898-1986 - Exhibitions. Nikolsky, Mikhail - Exhibitions. World War, 1939-1945 - England - London - Art and the war - Exhibitions. Air raid shelters in art - Exhibitions. Art and Design. London (England) - History - Bombardment, 1940-1941 - Pictorial works - Exhibitions. Saint Petersburg (Russia) - History - Siege, 1941-1944 - Pictorial works - Exhibitions.