| Creator |
Burlington Fine Arts Club |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Norman, Philip, 1842-1931 |
| LoC No. |
25006208
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| Title |
Catalogue of a collection of early drawings and pictures of London: With some contemporary furniture
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Privately Printed by the Chiswick Press,1920.
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| Credits |
Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
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| Subject |
Art -- Exhibitions
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Pictorial works -- Catalogs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68989 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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