The Portrait in British Art: Masterpieces Bought With the Help of the National Art Collections Fund
By John T. Hayes.
Description
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 Nationa...
ISBN(s)
1855140519, 9781855140516
