GUMOWSKI Marian - Portraits of Kosciuszko [Lviv 1917].

Lviv 1917. by H. Altenberg, G. Seyfarth, E. Wende and S-ka. Series: Iconographic studies for Polish history. 16x23.5 cm, pp (8), 80, black and white plates (38), hardback binding, cloth with gilt. Very good condition.

Richly illustrated study devoted to portraits of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, prepared on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his death. The author, an outstanding expert in graphic art and numismatics, analyzed the iconography of the Commander in Chief in art from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century. He described dozens of images - both official and popular, including engravings, paintings, medallions and even caricatures - indicating their origin, authorship, circumstances of creation and role in shaping the cult of Kosciuszko. Printed 50 superfluous copies numbered from 1-50, here an unnumbered copy. Pieces stamped Cadet Corps No. 1. Officers' Library.