Places of the Mind (British Museum) : British watercolour landscapes 1850-1950 by Kim Sloan 8611229040938

Places of the Mind (British Museum) : British watercolour landscapes 1850-1950

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This captivating study offers a novel examination of British landscape artistry during the...
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This captivating study offers a novel examination of British landscape artistry during the Victorian and Modern periods. It delves into the fascinating realm of watercolours created between 1850 and 1950, exploring how artists sought to capture not only the physical attributes of landscapes but also their emotional and spiritual essence - what critic Geoffrey Grigson aptly termed 'places of the mind'.

Drawing upon the British Museum's remarkable collection, this volume investigates artists' spiritual journeys to encapsulate the very soul of landscapes and evoke a profound sense of place. Whilst building upon earlier artistic traditions, the featured painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries pushed the boundaries of the genre through their imaginative and deeply personal responses to the artistic, cultural, and social transformations of their era.

The book showcases works by esteemed Victorian artists such as Edward Burne-Jones, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Edward Poynter, alongside celebrated 20th-century figures including John and Paul Nash, Ben Nicholson, and Henry Moore. Some of these exquisite pieces have never before been published, offering readers a rare glimpse into the evolution of British landscape watercolours during this pivotal century.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780500026403
Book Author: Kim Sloan
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Book Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Book Dimensions: 258 x 257 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-07-20
Book Pagination: 192 pages, 159 Illustrations, color
Book Weight: 1260g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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