The Back of the Painting
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Behold a backstage pass like no other! From the repurposed canvas of Monet to the stolen Tissot, this fascinating book uncovers the mysteries of the art world and sheds light upon the dark side of the painting. Take a trip across time and space with three expert painting conservators who examine untold histories found on the backs of 33 famous paintings held in the collections of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, and our very own Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
22 x 17 x 2.5cm
paperback
248 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9951338-8-4