Get to know the National Gallery’s masterworks through the eyes of leading cultural figures and contemporary artists photographed in the Gallery and behind-the-scenes spaces. Organized chronologically, this book tells the story of 700 years of art history through a selection of over 200 paintings in the collection, from Margarito d’Arezzo to Claude Monet.
Since it was established in 1824, the National Gallery has become a beacon for London’s visitors and residents alike. From its inception in John Julius Angerstein’s home in Mayfair to its current home in Trafalgar Square, it has expanded both its collection and its footprint to become one of the world’s leading galleries. This book features photographic portraits by David Dawson and Mary McCartney in addition to photography of the Gallery by Massimo Listri. It brings together over 200 of the Gallery’s paintings, which were made between the 13th and 20th centuries, including memorable masterpieces from both the famous and the forgotten.
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The National Gallery. Paintings, People, Portraits
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Publisher: TASCHEN
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Hardcover, 29 x 39.5 cm, 6.31 kg, 582 pages
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ISBN 978-3-8365-9713-5
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Edition: English
