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Wittelsbach State & Ceremonial Carriages Vols 1&2
The Nymphenburg Castle Marstallmuseum is one of the largest internationally known collections of historic state and ceremonial carriages. The Marstall exhibits range from the Louis XIV period, to work by the Strasbourg master coach builder Johann Christian Ginzrot, culminating in a made for bavarian 'fairy-tale monarch', Ludwig II, which were entirely gilt and lavishly fitted out with exquisite embroidery and furs. Two volumes (plates and text) representing the first complete survey of the Munich state carriages. Recently researched and written in collaboration with the Bavarian Administration of State Castles, Gardens and Lakes. This set is a fantastic overview from baroque carriages to the early automobiles.
Staats- und Galawagen der Wittelsbacher
-- First complete survey of the Munich State carriages. -- Recently researched and written in collaboration with the Bavarian Administration of State Castles, Gardens and Lakes. The Nymphenburg Castle Marstallmuseum is one of the largest internationally known collections of historic state and ceremonial carriages. These two volumes represent the first complete survey of the Munich State carriages. The 34 carriages, two sedan chairs and nine sleighs in the collection are of consummate design and workmanship. The Marstall exhibits range from the Louis XIV period, to work by the Strasbourg master coach builder Johann Christian Ginzrot. culminating in a brilliant achievement: the coaches and sleighs made for the Bavarian "fairy-tale monarch," Ludwig II, which were entirely gilt and lavishly tricked out with exquisite embroidery and furs. In Volume One the carriages are succinctly and clearly presented in both sumptuous full views and detailed photos. Volume Two contains exhaustive descriptions of the exhibits as well as fresh insights into the history of coach building, based on recent research.
Vasily Kandinsky
A comprehensive account of Wassily Kandinsky's early work (1900-1914), the period of his radical shift to abstraction. The works illustrated in this volume form the collection of the Lenbachhaus in Munich, Germany. The author has also compiled the catalogue raisonne of Kandinsky's watercolours.
The Art, Science, and Technology of Medieval Travel
This sixth volume in the AVISTA series considers medieval travel from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives, placing the physical practice of transportation in the larger context of medieval thought about the world and its meaning. The papers included cover vehicle design and logistical management, the practicalities of how travellers oriented themselves, and the symbolism of the landscapes and maps created in the Middle Ages.
Carlton House Mews
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The Carriage Journal
THE PASSING SCENE THE RESEARCHES OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON ON CARRIAGE SPRINGS, by Max Terrier TANDEM A L'AMERICAINE, by T. Suffern Teiler THE DEVON HORSE SHOW COBURN WHIP CO LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THE KIMBALLS OF NEW ENGLAND by Susan Greene NOTES ON COACH TRIMMING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BOOK REVIEWS . HORSES OF CHARACTER
Animals and Courts
Early modern princely courts were not only inhabited by humans, but also by a large number of animals. This coexistence of non-human living beings had crucial impacts on the spatial organization, the social composition and cultural life at these courts. The contributions enrich our knowledge on another aspect of court life and invite to reconsider our basic understandings of court, courtiers and court society.
The Carriage Journal
Features John Parker, Britain's Premier Coachman 3 Practical Solutions for Carriage Storage 7 An Adventure in the Tyrol 10 Schooling and Fitness Training, Part One 20 Dream of the Tandem Driver 27 Martin Auction: Vehicles from Morven Estate ...... 28 Departments The View from the Box 1 Memories Mostly Horsy 15 Letters to the Editor 17 The Road Behind: Restoration of Carriages 24 The Carriage Trade 31
The Carriage Journal
Features If You Want to Be a Badger 3 The Hull Transport Museum 7 Harry McCalmont and the "Comet" Coaches 9 The Booby Hut: Great Sleigh ... Wrong Name! 14 The Armbruster Dress Chariot 22 Departments The View from the Box 2 Questions & Answers 11 The Road Behind: Education of the Driving Horse 12 Letters to the Editor 17 Memories Mostly Horsy 19 Tack Room Talk: Horses and Sleighs 21 Book Reviews 26 The Carriage Trade 29
