This book offers a survey of the development and strength of the British portrait tradition over more than three centuries, from the late 16th to the early 20th century. The range of genres covered includes the sporting picture, the theatrical portrait and the conversation piece. Colour plates illustrate a group of masterpieces by Reynolds, Gainsborough, Van Dijck, Zoffany, Gwen John and others as well as portraits remarkable for their historical interest or their representation of prominent historical personages. All are ...
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This book offers a survey of the development and strength of the British portrait tradition over more than three centuries, from the late 16th to the early 20th century. The range of genres covered includes the sporting picture, the theatrical portrait and the conversation piece. Colour plates illustrate a group of masterpieces by Reynolds, Gainsborough, Van Dijck, Zoffany, Gwen John and others as well as portraits remarkable for their historical interest or their representation of prominent historical personages. All are works purchased for British galleries with the support of the National Art-Collections Fund. The illustrations are accompanied by an essay on the history of portraiture and full catalogue entries prepared by Dr John Hayes. The book is published to tie in with an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery celebrating the British Portrait.
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New. 1855140500. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--176 pp. With 177 ills. (69 col. ). 34 x 26 cm. Description: "Full-page color plates accompanied by substantial commentaries and reference illustrations document 66 striking portraits drawn from public collections throughout Great Britain, the selection dominated by 18th-century works by such artists as Gainsborough, Ramsay, Hogarth, Reynolds, Romney and Wright but also encompassing canvases by Van Dyck, Dobson, Lely, Rossetti, Millais and Sickert. A lengthy introductory text traces the development of portraiture in Great Britain from the time of Holbein, discussing the achievements of individual artists and the changing relationships between painters and patrons."--with a bonus offer--; 0.99 x 13.28 x 10.06 Inches.
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