Landscape, Innovation, and Nostalgia: The Manton Collection of British Art

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The book highlights the remarkable collection of 18th- and 19th-century British art assembled by Sir Edwin A. G. Manton and his wife, Florence. Gifted to the Clark Art Institute in 2007, the collection boasts over three hundred pieces, including notable works by renowned artists such as John Constable, J. M. W. Turner, Thomas Gainsborough, and William Blake. It showcases the Mantons' dedication to art and their significant contribution to the cultural heritage of British art.