Author: SOLKIN, DAVID H. (EDITOR)
Title: Art on the Line – the Royal Academy Exhibitions at Somerset House 1780–1836 (the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art)
Description: New Haven, Connecticut: Courtauld Institute Gallery By Yale University Press, 2001. First Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 0300090919. With b/w & coloured decorated endpapers, plates & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; This scholarly work delves into the formative years of the Royal Academy's exhibitions held at Somerset House, offering a detailed study of the institution's role in the development and promotion of the arts in late 18th and early 19th century Britain. Through meticulous research and analysis, Solkin provides readers with insights into the artistic, social, and political dynamics that shaped these exhibitions. The book includes a rich array of illustrations and examines the contributions of various artists, patrons, and critics to the Academy, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the impact of these exhibitions on the art world and British society. ; Quarto; xii, 278 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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