Alexander von Humboldt and the United States : art, nature, and culture / Eleanor Jones Harvey ; with a preface by Hans-Dieter Sues.

"Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was one of the most influential scientists and thinkers of his age. A Prussian-born geographer, naturalist, explorer, and illustrator, he was a prolific writer whose books graced the shelves of American artists, scientists, philosophers, and politicians. Humboldt...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Harvey, Eleanor Jones (Author)
Other Authors:	Sues, Hans-Dieter, 1956- (Writer of preface)
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : Princeton : Smithsonian American Art Museum ; in association with Princeton University Press, [2020]
Subjects:	Humboldt, Alexander von, > 1769-1859 > Influence > Exhibitions. Humboldt, Alexander von, > 1769-1859. Arts, American > 19th century > Exhibitions. Arts, American > German influences > Exhibitions. Nature and civilization > United States > Exhibitions. Arts, American. Arts, American > German influences. Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Nature and civilization. United States. USA. 1800-1899 Exhibition catalogs.
Genre:	Exhibitions. Exhibition catalogs.
Physical Description:	442 pages : illustrations ; 32 cm
Format:	Book

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