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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As New. Folio-over 12-15" tall. pp. 176. Book as new and unmarked, spine unbroken. Some minimal chipping at bottom edge of laminate card cover (fully illustrated, slight foxing on top page edges and some yellowing around edges of contents pages. Published to accompany an exhibition of the same name at the National Gallery 1991-92. Sumptuously illustrated throughout, with many plates in full colour. Notes accompany the illustrations of the exhibits, plus Foreword and Index. This is a large and heavy book and is likely to need extra postage outside the UK.
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Near Fine. No Jacket, As Issued. Folio. First edition. Softcover. Published London: Natl Portrait Gallery Pubns, 1991. Folio wrappers, 9 3/4" 13", 176pp., illustrated with color and b/w plates. Mild bump to corner of front cover, else fine.
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