El Greco to Goya : the taste for Spanish paintings in Britain and Ireland / introduction and catalogue by Allan Braham
1981, 1st edition. London : Publications Dept., National Gallery. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #426973
ISBN: 0901791741
Physical description; 120 p., [6] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 25 cm. Notes; Published to accompany an exhibition held at the National Gallery, 16 Sep.-29 Nov. 1981. Includes bibliographical references and index. Catálogo de la exposición celebrada en la National Gallery, del 16 de septiembre al 29 de noviembre de 1981. Contents; Foreword / Michael Levey -- Preface / Allan Braham -- Introduction : The earliest Spanish paintings in Britain (1542-1763) ; The 'Discovery' of Spain : travellers and connoisseurs of the later 18th century (1763-1808) ; The Peninsular War and its aftermath (1808-30) ; The triumph of Murillo ; Spain, Paris and London (1830-53) ; The triumph of Velasquez : the later years of the 19th century, and after -- Catalogue -- Notes -- Bibliography and exhibitions -- Index of artists and lenders -- Illustrations. Subjects; National Gallery (Great Britain) ; Exhibitions. Painting, Spanish Collectors and collecting England ; Exhibitions. Painting, Spanish Collectors and collecting Ireland ; Exhibitions. Art, Modern Exhibitions Spain. Art, Spanish Exhibitions. Painting, Spanish ; Exhibitions. Painting, European ; Exhibitions. Painting Ireland ; Exhibitions.
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