Bettens Edward D. Picture Buying. "New York Edward Detraz Bettens 1919 8vo., original green cloth with gilt decoration. This is a sequel to the author's Painter and Patron in which, among other things, he asked for the opinion of its readers on the "advisability of Museums of Art cultivating the habit of buying paintings direct from living artists." Here he reprints letters from a variety of people closely involved with the question who offer their opinions, suggestions, criticism, etc. The Louise E. Bettens Fund, controlled by the FOGG MUSEUM at HARVARD, made possible the purchase of pictures by artists such as: SARGENT, WHISTLER, COPLEY and HOMER (to name but a few), and was established to, "encourage and advance Painting by citizens of the United States, including women, as well as men." ONE OF 650 PRIVATELY PRINTED COPIES" Price: USD 110.00 other currencies    inquire

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