The art of the picture frame : artists, patrons and the framing of portraits in Britain
Simon, Jacob1996
Books
The author explores the many different aspects of the theory and practice of picture framing over the centuries in Britain. He looks at both the functional and aesthetic and the book leaves the reader in no doubt as to the importance of a good frame.
Main title:
Imprint:
London : National Portrait Gallery, 1996.
Collation:
224p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., ports. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Published for the exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, from 8 November 1996 to 9 February 1997.Includes bibliographical references (p. 10-11) and index.
ISBN:
9781855141711 (hbk)
Dewey class:
749.7749.7
Local class:
749.7
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1254900