Painting history
Subtitle: Delaroche and Lady Jane Grey
By: Stephen Bann and Linda Whiteley ; with John Guy, Christopher Riopelle and Anne Robbins
Contributors: Whiteley, Linda; Guy, John, 1949-; Riopelle, Christopher; Robbins, Anne; National Gallery (Great Britain)
Publisher: National Gallery Company; Distributed by Yale University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; [New Haven]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9781857094794
Description: This book presents "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey" with other major history paintings and preparatory sketches that made Delaroche's reputation during his lifetime. The authors also discuss varied visual and cross-cultural influences such as popular prints and theatre on his particular approach to depicting English history. Other inspirations are outlined, including the recent discovery that the probable model for Lady Jane Grey was a well-known Parisian actress, thus shedding further light on Delaroche's interest in theatre. This study is complemented by an essay by John Guy, the distinguished Tudor historian, who outlines the short life of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for nine days, and the development of her enduring mythical status as an innocent martyr.
Notes: "This catalogue is published to accompany the exhibition 'Painting History: Delaroche and Lady Jane Grey' the National Gallery, London, 24 February to 23 May 2010."--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-165) and index.