Edwin Landseer: The Private Drawings

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Edwin Landseer: The Private Drawings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Ormand
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Category/GenreArt and design styles - c 1800 to c 1900
Drawing and drawings
Individual artists and art monographs
ISBN/Barcode 9781910065389
ClassificationsDewey:741.942
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Unicorn Publishing Group
Imprint Unicorn Publishing Group
Publication Date 1 August 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Sir Edwin Landseer RA was the foremost animal painter of this day and Queen Victoria's favourite, who became well known to the public for the portrait of a majestic stag, The Monarch of the Glen and the bronze lions at the foot of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. But another more private side to Landseer's creative genius which deserves greater recognition is revealed in his 'off-duty' drawings in pen and wash, sketched when he stayed in the homes of his aristocratic patrons, or as a member of their group of family and friends on extended holidays in the Highlands of Scotland, where he took part in their pastimes and sporting activities. Contains over 150 colour images.

Author Biography

Richard Ormond is an independent art historian.