Edouard Manet, Meeresimpressionen
- 79 pages
- 3 hours of reading
John Lleighton Book order (chronological)
John Leighton was an English artist celebrated for his book illustrations and cover designs. His talent for design found early expression in "Suggestions in Design..." (1852), a work that expounded his beliefs regarding the history of design. Leighton was also among the first to study book plates and encourage their collection, contributing to the establishment of an Ex-Libris Society where he served as Vice-President. His artistic output drew heavily on historical decorative motifs, repeatedly applied across book illustrations and hundreds of cover designs.
“This book was published to accompany an exhibition at The National Gallery, London, 12 March - 5 May 1997"--Title page verso.
Impressionist art appears to be effortless and spontaneous, but it actually involves an intricate approach to painting. In this book a curator, an conservator, and two scientists use modern methods of examination to investigate exactly how these paintings were done and what materials were used. 76 illustrations; 208 color plates.
Caspar David Friedrich, Winter landscape
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The National Gallery's "Winter Landscape" has brought into question the attribution of another version in the Museum in Dortmund. This book investigates the problem of the relationship and attribution of the two paintings and provides background information on Friedrich's life and work.
Jacques-Louis David
Portrait of Jacobus Blauw: The National Gallery, London 16 September-15 November 1987
- 28 pages
- 1 hour of reading