Painting History by Stephen Bann
In the aftermath of the Revolution, the French public turned to British history as a way of making sense of its recent past, and no French artist of the 19th century was more inspired by English subjects than Paul Delaroche. His monumental work The Execution of Lady Jane Grey was one of the most familiar and enduring images of his time, and remains today among the most popular paintings in the National Gallery. This authoritative book presents The Execution with other major history paintings and preparatory sketches that made Delaroche's reputation during his lifetime. It is complemented by an essay by the distinguished Tudor historian John Guy, who outlines the short life of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for nine days, and the development of her enduring mythical status as an innocent martyr.
Stephen Bann, CBE, FBA, is a professor of history of art at the University of Bristol. Linda Whiteley is a research associate the department of the history of art at the University of Oxford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857094794 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857094794 |
| Title | Painting History |
| Author | Stephen Bann |
| Series | National Gallery London |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | National Gallery Company Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-02-09 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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