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OverviewThe Scottish National Gallery's outstanding collection of French paintings is described fully in this two-volume illustrated catalogue. Underpinned by extensive scholarly research, this comprehensive work includes many of the great names, including Monet, Degas, Cezanne, Poussin, Watteau and Delacroix. Since opening its doors in 1859, the Scottish National Gallery's collection of French paintings has grown continuously, reflecting changing tastes and priorities, thanks to inspired and enlightened purchases and many generous donations. The collection's fascinating history is related in the introductory essay. Each artist is introduced by a concise biography, followed by a study of their individual works featuring the most up-to-date research. Illustrating and describing 189 works of art, this catalogue is the definitive authority on the French paintings in Scotland's national collection. AUTHORS: Researched and written by Michael Clarke CBE, former Director of the Scottish National Gallery, and Professor Frances Fowle, Senior Curator at the National Galleries of Scotland with conservation notes from Lesley Stevenson, Senior Paintings Conservator at the National Galleries of Scotland. SELLING POINTS: . A beautifully illustrated comprehensive catalogue of all French paintings from 15001900 in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery. Each of the 189 works is reproduced at a generous size and is accompanied by a descriptive text, technical notes, and provenance and exhibition history. There is also a concise and informative biography of each featured artist . An engaging and authoritative introductory essay by the authors provides an overview of the history of the Scottish National Gallery's collection of French art, including major acquisitions, bequests, loans and exhibitions . The first appearance in print of the previously unknown Van Gogh self-portrait discovered on the back of Head of a Peasant Woman 200 colour illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael Clarke , Frances FowlePublisher: National Galleries of Scotland Imprint: National Galleries of Scotland Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 6.50cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 2.306kg ISBN: 9781911054641ISBN 10: 1911054643 Pages: 688 Publication Date: 03 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsVOLUME I Directors’ Foreword | Authors’ Acknowledgements | INTRODUCTION: French Art and the Scottish National Gallery | CATALOGUE: Catalogue Note | CATALOGUE: Bastien-Lepage –Forain | Copyright and photographic credits VOLUME II CATALOGUE: Gauffier – Watteau | BIBLIOGRAPHY: Exhibition Catalogues | BIBLIOGRAPHY: Publications |Artists’ Index | Previous Owners’ Index | Copyright and photographic creditsReviews"Collective quote from the authors: ""We are delighted to be shortlisted for this outstanding award. It recognises the importance of connoisseurship, archival research and technical analysis and will help raise awareness of the outstanding collection of French paintings at the National Galleries of Scotland."" - Scotland's National Book Awards, 2023" Author InformationResearched and written by Michael Clarke CBE, former Director of the Scottish National Gallery, and Professor Frances Fowle, Senior Curator at the National Galleries of Scotland with conservation notes from Lesley Stevenson, Senior Paintings Conservator at the National Galleries of Scotland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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