Thomas Gainsborough and the Modern Woman

Klappentext Focuses specifically on Thomas Gainsborough's portraits of well-known, "liberated”, society women. "A welcome addition to the libraries of scholars and general readers alike. The catalogue's clear prose is supplemented by sumptuous, full-color plates and extraordinarily high-resolution details, offering a worthy substitute for individuals who did not see the exhibition, or a handsome aide-memoire for those who did" Susan M. Wager, "Enfilade"."..the wealth of illustrations, which include many details of the exhibits, gives the publication a sumptuousness that parallels the experience of the exhibition" Hugh Belsey, "The Burlington Magazine""A book which demonstrates how dress history can illuminate and strengthen discussion of portraiture in galleries and museums." "Exceptionally well illustrated" Valerie Cumming, "Costume"The shows catalogue is "excellent" "Los Angeles Times"."..a compelling read" "Antiques and the Arts Weekly"A "beautifully illustrated catalogue" "Antiques and Fine Arts""As an authority on period costume, Ribeiro offers an essay that is rich in observations" "Choice" Zusammenfassung By focussing on a single painting this new book brings a fresh approach to the study of an established artist.

Product details

• Authors: Benedict Leca, Amber Ludwig, Aileen Ribeiro
• Assisted by: Benedict Leca (Editor)
• Publisher: External catalogues_UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2010
• EAN: 9781904832850
• ISBN: 978-1-904832-85-0
• Dimensions: 240 mm x 288 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; einzelne Künstler, Künstlermonografien, 17. Jahrhundert (1600 bis 1699 n. Chr.), Malerei und Gemälde, Darstellung von Menschen, 18. Jahrhundert (1700 bis 1799 n. Chr.)