Recollections of the british institution for promoting the fine arts in the united kingdom: with some account of the means employed for that purpose; and biographical notices of artists who have received premiums, 1805–1859
Auteur :
Smith, Thomas
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108074544
Date de publication :
17 juil. 2014
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
320 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This 1860 book by Thomas Smith describes the founding and development of the British Institution, with notices of its regular exhibitions and special events. This is a fascinating account of a popular gallery in the first half of the nineteenth century, and of the tastes of its patrons and visitors.