George Stubbs, Painter: Catalogue Raisonné (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (518 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300125097 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 700 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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hoong loh said Believe the reviews. Believe the reviews as this is really an exceptional and substantial catalogue raisonne on Stubbs' beautiful paintings. I have always admired Stubbs' horses and they are well depicted here, plus the dogs and other animals too. A real gem!. I have never written a review before but felt that I have gained so much by reading other people's reviews on this publication that I should also send. The Master Animal Painter Lili Goldberg Truly this books is worth every penny of its high price.The photographs and reproduction of the paintings is of the highestquality - a beautiful book, precise and with the most amazing and bestpaintings of Stubbs. Glad I bought it.. Picture quality disappointing I was disappointed in the quality of the printing of the George Stubbs paintings in the book otherwise it seems to be quite comprehensive.
Along with the full catalogue entries, the book offers a lengthy study of Stubbs's art and career. . George Stubbs (1724-1806), now recognized as one of the greatest and most original artists of the eighteenth century, stands out from other practitioners in the field of animal painting. Among his many experiments with technique were his chemical experiments with painting in enamels, first on copper and later on earthenware tablets,” manufactured for him in Wedgwood's potteries.This is the first full catalogue of Stubbs's paintings and drawings. He steadily celebrates English sporting and country life and reveals himselfin his incidental” portraits o
This catalogue was researched and written during her tenure as Senior Research Fellow at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art from 1998 to 2006.. Judy Egerton is the leading authority on Stubbs and worked at both the Tate Britain and National Gallery, London
About the AuthorJudy Egerton is the leading authority on Stubbs and worked at both the Tate Britain and National Gallery, London. This catalogue was researched and written during her tenure as Senior Research Fellow at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art from 1998 to 2006.