Fit for a King

Ian Eaves

ISBN 10: 1785514008 / ISBN 13: 9781785514005

Edité par Rizzoli International Publications, 2026

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur FV-9781785514005

Synopsis :

This magnificent book is an unprecedented survey of Greenwich Tudor armor at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s all-gilt battle and tournament armor of King Henry VIII of England, with its exquisite overall etched decoration, is among the most spectacular ever produced. Made in the royal armor workshop at Greenwich, London, which was founded by Henry VIII in 1515, this armor forms the centerpiece of the museum’s renowned collection of Greenwich armors, the most important ou

À propos de l?auteur: Ian Eaves was Keeper of Armour at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London (1978-96). He is an author and a consultant to museums, auction houses, and collectors.

Stuart W. Pyhrr is curator emeritus in the Department of Arms and Armor at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Fit for a King
Éditeur : Rizzoli International Publications
Date d'édition : 2026
Reliure : HRD
Etat : New