The Englishness of English art, an expanded and annotated version of the Reith Lectures broadcast in October and November 1955
1956, First Edition. London : Architectural Press. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Not price-clipped. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #458440
Series ; Reith lectures ; 1955. Physical description: 208 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Contents: The geography of art -- Hogarth and observed life -- Reynolds and detachment -- Perpendicular England -- Blake and the Flaming Line -- Constable and the pursuit of nature -- Picturesque England. Subjects: Art, English - History - 18th century. Art, English - History - 19th century. National characteristics, English, in art. England - In art.
Price: €21.95