Catalogue Of British Drawings Volume One: Xvi & Xvii Centuries (Text + Plates)

Catalogue Of British Drawings Volume One: Xvi & Xvii Centuries (Text + Plates)

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Author: Edward Croft-Murray & Paul Hulton; Supplemented By Christopher White
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Trustees of the British Museum, 1960

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This scholarly catalogue presents a comprehensive survey of British drawings from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, combining authoritative text with a substantial collection of plates. Edward Croft-Murray and Paul Hulton chronicle the development of draftsmanship during a formative period, detailing the stylistic influences of continental schools while illustrating the emergence of distinctly English traditions. The work uncovers the artistic practices of both celebrated and lesser-known figures, situating their drawings within the broader cultural and historical context of Tudor and Stuart England. Supplemented by Christopher White, the catalogue instructs readers through precise documentation and critical commentary, offering a valuable reference for art historians and collectors alike.

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Author: Edward Croft-Murray & Paul Hulton; Supplemented By Christopher White
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Trustees of the British Museum, 1960

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This scholarly catalogue presents a comprehensive survey of British drawings from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, combining authoritative text with a substantial collection of plates. Edward Croft-Murray and Paul Hulton chronicle the development of draftsmanship during a formative period, detailing the stylistic influences of continental schools while illustrating the emergence of distinctly English traditions. The work uncovers the artistic practices of both celebrated and lesser-known figures, situating their drawings within the broader cultural and historical context of Tudor and Stuart England. Supplemented by Christopher White, the catalogue instructs readers through precise documentation and critical commentary, offering a valuable reference for art historians and collectors alike.