Handbook of the Benjamin Altman Collection (1914)

The Handbook of the Benjamin Altman Collection is a book written by Edward Robinson and published in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide to the art collection of Benjamin Altman, a wealthy American businessman and philanthropist who donated his extensive collection of art to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The book includes detailed descriptions and photographs of over 1,000 pieces of art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from various periods and cultures. The collection features works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and El Greco, as well as lesser-known artists from around the world. The book also includes an introduction by Robinson, who was the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art at the time, as well as an index of the artworks and their locations within the museum. Overall, the Handbook of the Benjamin Altman Collection is a valuable resource for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the history of art collecting in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.