Charleston: Past and Present - Couverture souple

Garnett, Henrietta; Shone, R; Bell, Quentin; Garnett, Angelica

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0701207809 ISBN 13 : 9780701207809

Editeur : Hogarth, 1987

Synopsis

This official illustrated guide looks at Charleston farmhouse in Sussex, the country retreat of the Bloomsbury circle. It was home to Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant - for over 50 years they covered walls, furniture and ceramics with their own decorations, forming a unique collection. Frequent visitors to the house include Virginia Woolf and Roger Fry. Angelica Garnett explains her part in the restoration of the property; Quentin Bell recollects the garden; and Henrietta Garnett's memoir of her grandmother gives an impression of life amony the Bloomsbury Group.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Home to Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, for over 50 years they covered the walls, furniture and ceramics with their own decorations, forming a unique and fascinating collection. Frequent visitors to the house included Virginia Woolf and Roger Fry. Now Painstakingly restored, this delightful book is official guide to Charleston's rooms. Also, Angelica Garnett explains her part in the restoration; Quentin Bell recollects the garden; and Henrietta Garnett's memoir of her grandmother paints a vibrant picture of life among this century's most famous group of friends.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hogarth
• Date d'édition: 1987
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0701207809
• ISBN 13: 9780701207809
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible