Regency Portraits - Hardcover

Regency Portraits Book by National Portrait Gallery

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Hardcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Regency Portraits is a comprehensive two-volume set published by the National Portrait Gallery, documenting the portraiture of British history from 1790 to 1830. This acclaimed series serves as a definitive reference work, offering an in-depth examination of approximately 600 prominent figures from the Regency era, encompassing renowned personalities such as Lord Byron, Jane Austen, Sir Thomas Lawrence, Fanny Burney, and King George IV. Volume I presents portraits arranged alphabetically, each accompanied by a concise biographical note and an analysis of the corresponding artworks in the Gallery's collection. It also features a chronological overview of related portraits in both public and private collections.Volume II complements the first by reproducing over 1,600 portraits in black and white. This volume includes images from the Gallery's Primary Collection, various engravings from its Reference Collection, and selected works from other sources, providing a rich visual record of this influential period. The set also contains 24 colour plates, along with separate indexes of artists, engravers, sculptors, and collections, enhancing its utility for researchers.Compiled by Richard Walker, who previously served as Government art adviser and Curator of the Palace of Westminster, Regency Portraits is positioned as an essential resource for historians and art specialists. Its meticulous documentation and iconic imagery create a valuable visual and iconographical account of the lives and legacies of notable figures from the Regency period. This scholarly work is intended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts wanting a deeper understanding of the era's portraiture and its significant contributors. Artikel-Nr. Batch-FM678-VG-13877

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