If the Paintings Could Talk
If the Paintings Could Talk
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Published:
17 February, 2009
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Description
If the Paintings Could Talk reveals the hidden histories of paintings in the National Gallery, London. With a treasury of fascinating facts, discoveries, and tales, this book describes the flight a work took down a mountainside and the portrait that appeared in a James Bond film, among many other entertaining events and stories. An engaging, accessible, and highly original gallery guide that cross-references entries throughout, the book provides a unique tour of this remarkable collection.
Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781857094251 |
| ISBN10 | 1857094255 |
| Number Of Pages | 176 |
| Item Weight | 531 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | National Gallery Company Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"Packed with interest, this work is a rarity: an art book that will be read."- Christopher Hirst, Independent, 23rd January 2009
-- Christopher Hirst * Independent *GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Michael Wilson is former head of Exhibitions and Display at the National Gallery, London, and author of numerous books on 18th- and 19th-century French art.