OverviewThe November 1992 issue of The Magazine Antiques is devoted largely to American painting and related historical subjects, presenting a substantial body of scholarship drawn from museum collections, art historical research, and collecting traditions. The cover reproduces Grant Wood's celebrated painting Spring Turning (1936), setting the tone for an issue focused on American artistic achievement and the development of painting in the United States during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.Major articles include an examination of the paintings at Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; a study of architect and artist Alexander Jackson Davis; American painters on the Grand Tour of Italy between 1760 and 1870; the European travels of Rembrandt Peale; the landscapes of George Beck; and an exploration of the painting known as "Grandmother's Garden." Together these essays provide a rich survey of American artistic development and collecting history.Dating / BackgroundPublished in November 1992, this issue appeared during a period when The Magazine Antiques was regarded as one of the foremost publications serving collectors, museums, dealers, and scholars. Rather than offering brief summaries, the magazine regularly published substantial research articles supported by professional photography and authoritative scholarship. Many back issues remain valuable reference sources decades after publication because the content is not easily replicated online.Why CollectCollectors of American art, museum publications, decorative arts, and reference materials continue to seek selected issues of The Magazine Antiques for their lasting educational value. This issue is particularly appealing for its concentration on American painting and museum collections. The feature on Reynolda House alone provides significant reference value, while the articles on Rembrandt Peale, Alexander Jackson Davis, and George Beck broaden the issue's appeal to students of nineteenth-century American culture. The Grant Wood cover image further enhances its visual and collectible interest.Dimensions (inches)
ConditionGood to very good condition. Lightly handled with some spine roll present. Interior pages remain clean and well preserved. Binding remains intact and serviceable. Not perfect, but no notable issues beyond normal handling wear associated with age and use.
