Joshua Reynolds : the creation of celebrity

2005

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Summary

Featuring many of Joshua Reynolds's most famous portraits, this volume examines the artist's life and work in the social, political and cultural context of a century that cultivated a very modern notion of fame.

Record details

Main title:

Joshua Reynolds : the creation of celebrity / edited by Martin Postle ; with essays and catalogue entries by Martin Postle and Mark Hallett and essays by Tim Clayton and Stella Tillyard.

Author:

Postle, MartinHallett, Mark, 1965-Clayton, TimTillyard, S. K.Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792

Imprint:

London : Tate, 2005.

Collation:

295 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.

Notes:

Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrara, 13 Feb. - 1 May 2005.Includes bibliographical references (p. 280-285) and index.

ISBN:

9781854375643 (pbk)

Dewey class:

759.2759.2 REY759

Language:

English

Subject:

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 -- Criticism and interpretationReynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 -- Friends and associatesCelebrities -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th centuryCelebrities -- Portraits -- History -- 18th centuryArt and Design

BRN:

1428718

Bookmark link:

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