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Top Cats: The Life And Times of the New York Public Library Lions

by Susan G. Larkin

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The marble lions at the New York Public Library entrance are well-known icons of the city, and Larkin, an independent art historian, provides a history of them for general readers. She explains the history of the use of lions at entrances, describes the biography of the sculptor and the process of their creation, and how they are decorated for spec… (more)
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The marble lions at the New York Public Library entrance are well-known icons of the city, and Larkin, an independent art historian, provides a history of them for general readers. She explains the history of the use of lions at entrances, describes the biography of the sculptor and the process of their creation, and how they are decorated for spec

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