The art Collections of the Nation; Some Recent Acquisitions

By William Thomas Whitley and Charles Geoffrey Holme

Book Overview

The Art Collections Of The Nation: Some Recent Acquisitions (1920) is a book written by Charles Geoffrey Holme that explores some of the most recent additions to the art collections of the nation. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art collections of the United Kingdom, covering a wide range of art forms, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative art.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular collection or theme. The first chapter provides an overview of the national collections, including the British Museum, the National Gallery, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The subsequent chapters focus on specific collections, such as the Wallace Collection, the Royal Collection, and the National Portrait Gallery.The book also features detailed descriptions and analysis of individual works of art, including paintings by famous artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyck. In addition, the book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the artworks, providing readers with a visual reference to accompany the descriptions.Overall, The Art Collections Of The Nation: Some Recent Acquisitions (1920) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art collections of the United Kingdom. It provides a comprehensive overview of the collections and offers detailed analysis of individual works of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166955745
• ISBN13: 9781166955748
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"