WITKIEWICZ Stanisław - Sztuka i krytyka u nas (1884-1898) [Lwów 1899] [piece from Mieczysław Karłowicz's book collection].

Lviv 1899, Published by the Publishing Society in Lviv. 12.5x19 cm, pp. (4), XXXI, 710, half leather binding of period. Good condition (minor staining of the binding, rubbing of the spine, single minor stains).

Book from the book collection (ownership stamps, M.K. signature on spine) of Mieczyslaw Karlowicz (1876-1909), composer and conductor, and one of the pioneers of Polish mountaineering. He was active in the Tatra Society, published articles on mountain hiking, and was passionate about climbing, skiing and photography.

A collection of critical works on art. Contents include: Impressionism. "The greatest" painting by Matejko. Art exhibition in Cracow. Józef Chełmoński. Juliusz Kossak. Stanisław Chlebowski. Aleksander Gierymski. Brandt's paintings. Mickiewicz monument. Letter to the strict committee of the Mickiewicz monument. Zakopane style.