Queen Victoria's Sketchbook
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Marina Warner
Binding: Hardback
Published: MacMillan, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Marina Warner presents Queen Victoria's Sketchbook, an illuminating art history work that uncovers the private artistic world of one of Britain's most iconic monarchs. This compelling volume chronicles Queen Victoria's personal drawings and watercolors, offering an intimate glimpse into her observations, emotions, and the significant events of her reign. The narrative illustrates how art served as a vital outlet for the Queen, moving beyond mere royal duties to reveal a sensitive and creative individual. Warner's scholarly yet accessible prose details the historical context and artistic influences shaping Victoria's work, providing a fresh perspective on her life and legacy. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of art history, royal biography, and Victorian studies.
Author: Marina Warner
Binding: Hardback
Published: MacMillan, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Marina Warner presents Queen Victoria's Sketchbook, an illuminating art history work that uncovers the private artistic world of one of Britain's most iconic monarchs. This compelling volume chronicles Queen Victoria's personal drawings and watercolors, offering an intimate glimpse into her observations, emotions, and the significant events of her reign. The narrative illustrates how art served as a vital outlet for the Queen, moving beyond mere royal duties to reveal a sensitive and creative individual. Warner's scholarly yet accessible prose details the historical context and artistic influences shaping Victoria's work, providing a fresh perspective on her life and legacy. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of art history, royal biography, and Victorian studies.