Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was the pre-eminent portraitist of the Regency period, depicting monarchs, political leaders, aristocratic families, society beauties, and actresses with bravura flair. This important book explores Lawrence's political friendships and allegiances along with his exceptional role as witness to significant historical events, and contrasts these with his remarkable ability to depict the charm and innocence of childhood. Elected President of the Royal Academy in 1820, Lawrence was instrumental in establishing the status of the artist in 19th-century Britain.
- ISBN10 0300167180
- ISBN13 9780300167184
- Publish Date 11 January 2011
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 March 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Yale University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 280
- Language English