This engaging book combines the detailed focus of a catalogue of the 35 ‘lost’ portraits with an ongoing commentary on the development of portrait painting in Britain from the 17th to 19th century. For each entry, the author has carefully balanced the three stories embedded in the triumvirate of the portrait, sitter and artist. As a result, reading the whole text is a wonderfully rich experience and one which blends art history with social and political history. There is no doubt that the glorious paintings presented here will generate delight and interest in equal measure to anyone interested in the history of art and society in the period stretching from the reign of Charles I to that of Victoria.
- ISBN13 9781399954617
- Publish Date 11 September 2023
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Triforium Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 104
- Language English