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Frederic, Lord Leighton: Eminent Victorian Artist

Benedict Read; Leonee Ormond; Richard Ormond; Christopher Newall

Synopsis:
This book serves as catalogue to an exhibit held by the Royal Academy to commemorate the centary of the death of Frederic, Lord Leighton. This eminent Victorian painter and sculptor went on to become president of the Royal Academy and was the first artist to be made a lord. With 128 colorplates, additional illustrations that reveal his working methods, and never-before-published photographs of the artist and his circle, Frederic, Lord Leighton is not only the most fully illustrated study of this towering figure but the first work in 20 years to present him in depth.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2007, Softcover - 2004, Softcover - 1993, 1993, Hardcover - 1991, Softcover - 1984, 1982