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Still Life
Series: The Wonder of Art
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A new series of small, exquisite hardbacks from London's National Gallery, in which its unrivalled collection is explored through a variety of appealing themes. Still Life painting celebrates the extraordinary within the ordinary, offering a timeless reminder of the beauty that surrounds us every day. This...
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Description
A new series of small, exquisite hardbacks from London's National Gallery, in which its unrivalled collection is explored through a variety of appealing themes.
Still Life painting celebrates the extraordinary within the ordinary, offering a timeless reminder of the beauty that surrounds us every day. This book explores the rich variety of the genre through the lens of the National Gallery collection, from seventeenth-century Dutch flowers to Picasso's modern interpretation.
Published by National Gallery Group/Distributed by Yale University Press.
Series: The Wonder of Art
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Fashion
A new series of small, exquisite hardbacks from London's National Gallery, in which its unrivalled collection is explored through a variety of appealing themes. From soft furs and velvets to shimmering silks and glittering brocade, for centuries the depiction of clothing has allowed artists to flaunt their skills, flattering sitters and captivating viewers. Fashion delves into the evolving history of...Hardback$3599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
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Still Life
A new series of small, exquisite hardbacks from London's National Gallery, in which its unrivalled collection is explored through a variety of appealing themes. Still Life painting celebrates the extraordinary within the ordinary, offering a timeless reminder of the beauty that surrounds us every day. This book explores the rich variety of the genre through the lens of the National...Hardback$3599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781857097443
Publisher: National Gallery Company Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: National Gallery Company Ltd
Illustration: 120 colour illus.
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 175.0mm
Height: 175.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Siân Walters is an art historian and the founder and director of Art History in Focus.
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