This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 25006208
Title: Catalogue of a collection of early drawings and pictures of London: With some contemporary furniture
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Privately Printed by the Chiswick Press,1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Catalogue of a Collection of Early Drawings and Pictures of London" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents a selection of artworks that depict early views of London, along with some contemporary furniture, offering a visual journey through the city's past. The catalog highlights the importance of preserving history through art, featuring contributions from notable figures and institutions. The opening of this catalog introduces the Burlington Fine Arts Club's exhibition focused on early drawings and pictures of London, emphasizing its relevance during a time of rapid change in the nation. It explains the committee's aim to present valuable visual records of London's historical architecture and urban layout, alongside annotations regarding the provenance of the items, the artists, and their significance in the context of London’s evolving identity. It also reflects the challenges of accurately representing London in art across different eras, noting how artists engaged with the subject matter and the context of their work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Burlington Fine Arts Club
Author of introduction, etc.: Norman, Philip, 1842-1931
EBook No.: 68989
Published: Sep 14, 2022
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Exhibitions
Subject: London (England) -- Pictorial works -- Catalogs
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25006208
Title: Catalogue of a collection of early drawings and pictures of London: With some contemporary furniture
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Privately Printed by the Chiswick Press,1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Catalogue of a Collection of Early Drawings and Pictures of London" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents a selection of artworks that depict early views of London, along with some contemporary furniture, offering a visual journey through the city's past. The catalog highlights the importance of preserving history through art, featuring contributions from notable figures and institutions. The opening of this catalog introduces the Burlington Fine Arts Club's exhibition focused on early drawings and pictures of London, emphasizing its relevance during a time of rapid change in the nation. It explains the committee's aim to present valuable visual records of London's historical architecture and urban layout, alongside annotations regarding the provenance of the items, the artists, and their significance in the context of London’s evolving identity. It also reflects the challenges of accurately representing London in art across different eras, noting how artists engaged with the subject matter and the context of their work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Burlington Fine Arts Club
Author of introduction, etc.: Norman, Philip, 1842-1931
EBook No.: 68989
Published: Sep 14, 2022
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Exhibitions
Subject: London (England) -- Pictorial works -- Catalogs
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.