Art for the nation
Subtitle: the Eastlakes and the Victorian art world
By: Susanna Avery-Quash and Julie Sheldon
Contributors: Sheldon, Julie, 1963-
Publisher: National Gallery Co.; Distributed by Yale University Press; National Gallery London
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London; New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781857095074
Subjects: Painters; London; Biography; National Gallery (Great Britain); Critics; Nationalgalerie London; Architects; History
Description: Summary: As prominent members of the Victorian cultural and artistic world, Sir Charles and Lady Elizabeth Eastlake, along with their nephew Charles Locke Eastlake, enjoyed the friendship and support of influential figures including Prince Albert, Sir Thomas Lawrence, J.M.W. Turner, and Sir Robert Peel. This fascinating original biography brings the unique personality of each of the Eastlakes into sharp focus while also exploring their important contributions during the early days of the National Gallery.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Charles Eastlake's early career --; title: Elizabeth Rigby --; title: 'Alpha and Omega' of the Victorian art world --; title: Director of the National Gallery --; title: Keepers of the flame.