British Art Treasures from Russian Imperial Collections in the Hermitage
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British Art Treasures from Russian Imperial Collections in the Hermitage by Brian Allen
In the 18th century, the Russian Empress Catherine the Great and some of her courtiers developed a taste for British art, and collected some spectacular items. This study tells the story of the acquisition of these treasures and of the cultural relations between Russia and Britain at that time.
Brian Allen is director of studies at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art in London and adjunct professor of history of art at Yale University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300069464 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300069464 |
| Title | British Art Treasures from Russian Imperial Collections in the Hermitage |
| Author | Brian Allen |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 1996-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
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