Morrison H. Heckscher

Heckscher and Bowman's American Rococo is a fairly thorough tour through the many decorations produced in the American colonies just before the Revolutionary War. The book specifically explores the history and details of pieces held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There is a lot of information here. We get details on individual makers, their ledgers and histories. Household financial accounts are used to give a sense of the age and how pieces were commissioned and acquired from craftsmen. show more There are about 150 nice plates showing off the excellent workmanship that still survives. Alongside all that are a treasure trove of texts and resources for any art historian. A slow but decent read. show less