Thomas Lawrence Regency Power and Brilliance |
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| Author:
| Albinson, Cassandra
Funnell, Peter
Pelz, Lucy |
| ISBN: | 978-0-300-16718-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Yale Center for British Art
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $70.00 |
Book Description:
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Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830) was the pre-eminent portraitist of the Regency period, depicting monarchs, political leaders, aristocratic families, society beauties, and actresses with bravura flair. This important book explores Lawrence’s political friendships and allegiances along with his exceptional role as witness to significant historical events, and contrasts these with his remarkable ability to depict the charm and innocence of childhood. Elected President of...
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Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830) was the pre-eminent portraitist of the Regency period, depicting monarchs, political leaders, aristocratic families, society beauties, and actresses with bravura flair. This important book explores Lawrence’s political friendships and allegiances along with his exceptional role as witness to significant historical events, and contrasts these with his remarkable ability to depict the charm and innocence of childhood. Elected President of the Royal Academy in 1820, Lawrence was instrumental in establishing the status of the artist in 19th-century Britain.