Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent

Clarke, Deborah; Remington, Vanessa

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1909741205 ISBN 13: 9781909741201

Casa editrice: Royal Collection Pubns, 2015

Throughout its history, Scotland has produced a wealth of great works of art, and the Scottish Enlightenment in particular provided a powerful impetus for new forms of art and new artistic subjects. This survey of Scottish art in the Royal Collection brings together more than one hundred reproductions of works from the Enlightenment to the twentieth century to highlight the importance and influence of this period, while also sharing recent research on the subject.

The first book devoted to Scottish art in the Royal Collection, Scottish Artists fully explores this rich artistic tradition, incorporating discussions of artists whose inspiration remained firmly rooted in their native land, such as Alexander Nasmyth and James Giles, as well as artists who were born in Scotland and traveled abroad, from the eighteenth-century portraitist Allan Ramsay to David Wilkie, who traveled to London and is well-known for his paintings portraying everyday life. Broadly chronological, the book also traces the royal patronage of Scottish artists throughout the centuries, including works collected by monarchs from George III to Queen Victoria, and the official roles, Royal Limner for Scotland and King’s Painter in Ordinary.

Profusely illustrated with examples from among all the arts—paintings, drawings, miniatures, and decorative arts—Scottish Artists is a comprehensive survey well-suited to anyone with an interest in Scotland or Enlightenment art.

Recensione:

Perhaps the most thought-provoking show in this year's (2015) Edinburgh Art Festival. --Daily Telegraph

L'autore:

Deborah Clarke is Senior Curator, Palace of Holyroodhouse. Vanessa Remington is Senior Curator of Paintings, Royal Collection Trust, and the author of several books highlighting its collection, including Painting Paradise, also published by Royal Collection Trust.