This scholarly catalogue provides a rich survey of the outstanding English drawings and watercolours in the National Gallery of Scotland's collection. It ranges from the art of the Stuart court to the late Victorian period - from Isaac Oliver to Lord Leighton. Highlights include important works by artists such as William Blake, John Sell Cotman, John Robert Cozens, John Flaxman, Thomas Gainsborough, Thomas Girtin, Edward Lear, John Frederick Lewis, Paul Sandby and J.M.W. Turner. Key works are illustrated in colour and the text provides an authoritative commentary on issues such as their function, history, date and technique. The catalogue will be a valuable resource for students, art historians, collectors, dealers, picture researchers and all serious British art enthusiasts.
- ISBN13 9781906270353
- Publish Date 18 July 2011
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 28 May 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint National Galleries of Scotland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 495
- Language English