French Paintings 1500–1900
Seiten
2023
National Galleries of Scotland (Verlag)
978-1-911054-64-1 (ISBN)
National Galleries of Scotland (Verlag)
978-1-911054-64-1 (ISBN)
The definitive guide to the Scottish National Gallery’s remarkable collection of French paintings in two volumes.
“The Technical Notes by Lesley Stevenson provide extensive, thoroughly researched information on the paintings… this has brought fascinating new information to light” — Journal of the Scottish Society for Art History, Volume 29, 2024-2025, p.128
The Scottish National Gallery’s outstanding collection of French paintings is described fully in this two-volume illustrated catalogue. Underpinned by extensive scholarly research, this comprehensive work includes many of the great names, including Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Poussin, Watteau and Delacroix.
Since opening its doors in 1859, the Scottish National Gallery’s collection of French paintings has grown continuously, reflecting changing tastes and priorities, thanks to inspired and enlightened purchases and many generous donations. The collection’s fascinating history is related in the introductory essay.
Each artist is introduced by a concise biography, followed by a study of their individual works featuring the most up-to-date research. Illustrating and describing 189 works of art, this catalogue is the definitive authority on the French paintings in Scotland’s national collection.
“The Technical Notes by Lesley Stevenson provide extensive, thoroughly researched information on the paintings… this has brought fascinating new information to light” — Journal of the Scottish Society for Art History, Volume 29, 2024-2025, p.128
The Scottish National Gallery’s outstanding collection of French paintings is described fully in this two-volume illustrated catalogue. Underpinned by extensive scholarly research, this comprehensive work includes many of the great names, including Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Poussin, Watteau and Delacroix.
Since opening its doors in 1859, the Scottish National Gallery’s collection of French paintings has grown continuously, reflecting changing tastes and priorities, thanks to inspired and enlightened purchases and many generous donations. The collection’s fascinating history is related in the introductory essay.
Each artist is introduced by a concise biography, followed by a study of their individual works featuring the most up-to-date research. Illustrating and describing 189 works of art, this catalogue is the definitive authority on the French paintings in Scotland’s national collection.
Researched and written by Michael Clarke CBE, former Director of the Scottish National Gallery, and Professor Frances Fowle, Senior Curator at the National Galleries of Scotland with conservation notes from Lesley Stevenson, Senior Paintings Conservator at the National Galleries of Scotland.
VOLUME I
Directors’ Foreword | Authors’ Acknowledgements | INTRODUCTION: French Art and the Scottish National Gallery | CATALOGUE: Catalogue Note | CATALOGUE: Bastien-Lepage –Forain | Copyright and photographic credits
VOLUME II
CATALOGUE: Gauffier – Watteau | BIBLIOGRAPHY: Exhibition Catalogues | BIBLIOGRAPHY: Publications |Artists’ Index | Previous Owners’ Index | Copyright and photographic credits
| Erscheinungsdatum | 18.10.2023 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 200 Illustrations, color |
| Verlagsort | Edinburgh |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 165 x 240 mm |
| Gewicht | 2306 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik |
| ISBN-10 | 1-911054-64-3 / 1911054643 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-911054-64-1 / 9781911054641 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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