The Stone Gallery panorama : Lawrence Wright's view of the City of London from St Paul's Cathedral, c. 1948-56
2018, 1st edition. London : London Topographical Society. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #391494
ISBN: 0902087681
Series: London Topographical Society publication ; no. 181. Physical description: vi, 50 pages : illustrations, map ; 31 cm. Notes: "Lawrence Wright's large watercolours are reproduced on pp. 28-37 at a little under 40% of their actual size. Measurements given are those of the views as reproduced; blank margins at the lower edges of the sheets have bee omitted." Reproductions of watercolors held by the Museum of London (57.7/1-10). Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: The concern for recording London during the Second World War / Hubert Pragnell -- Lawrence Wright (1906-83) : panoramic painter / Patricia Hardy -- The Stone Gallery Panorama / Elain Harwood -- Lawrence Wright : views of London from the Stone Gallery of St Paul's Cathedral. Subjects: Wright, Lawrence 1906-1983; Stone Gallery Panorama; Criticism and interpretation; St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England). Stone Gallery; Panoramas England London 20th century; Panoramas (Art) Angleterre Londres 20e siècle.
Price: €35.00