The Art of G.F. Watts by Nicholas Tromans
A lively and engaging introduction to one of the most charismatic figures in the history of British art, G.F. Watts. Covering all aspects of Wattss career, it places him back at the centre of the visual culture of the 19th century. Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Tromans.. offers a frank, fair and ultimately endearing overview of Watts' curious career and the complexities of his personality whilst conjuring a lively picture of the cultural, social and political climate. * Art Quarterly *
Watts's pictures ... contain the half-stifled secrets that their era tried to suppress ... disturbingly fresh. * The Times *
Watts's pictures ... contain the half-stifled secrets that their era tried to suppress ... disturbingly fresh. * The Times *
Nicholas Tromans is curator at Watts Gallery. He has published widely on nineteenth-century British art, including the acclaimed Richard Dadd: The Artist and the Asylum.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781911300076 |
| ISBN 10 | 1911300075 |
| Title | The Art of G.F. Watts |
| Author | Nicholas Tromans |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-02-23 |
| Number of pages | 132 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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