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William Romano

William Romano writes for the Illumination (Tezhip) department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of illumination (tezhip).

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Intérieur (Les brodeuses) — Henri Fantin-Latour

Intérieur (Les brodeuses)

October 13, 2026Frontispiece — Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Frontispiece

October 13, 2026Plate 1: Jemez Book of Marriages: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico" — American 20th Century

Plate 1: Jemez Book of Marriages: From Portfolio “Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico”

October 13, 2026La friction au gant de crin (Massage with Coarse Hair Glove) — Jean-Louis Forain

La friction au gant de crin (Massage with Coarse Hair Glove)

October 13, 2026Zoo — Paul Gangolf

Zoo

October 13, 2026Kung-kwa at On-na, Lew Chew — Napoleon Sarony

Kung-kwa at On-na, Lew Chew

October 13, 2026Lieutenant-Colonel — Jacques de Gheyn II

Lieutenant-Colonel

October 13, 2026Plate 9: Saint Joseph & Child: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico" — American 20th Century

Plate 9: Saint Joseph & Child: From Portfolio “Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico”

October 13, 2026Death and the Old Man (Tod und Greis) from Dance of Death (Totentanz) — Lovis Corinth

Death and the Old Man (Tod und Greis) from Dance of Death (Totentanz)

October 13, 2026Plate 15: The Creation (Lunette): From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico" — American 20th Century

Plate 15: The Creation (Lunette): From Portfolio “Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico”

October 13, 2026

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