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The Bearsted Collection - Couverture rigide

Goldring, Elizabeth; Hendra, Lawrence

 
9781917976077: The Bearsted Collection
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1917976070 ISBN 13 : 9781917976077
Editeur : Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

This beautiful book explores the art of Elizabethan and Jacobean portrait miniatures through the exceptional collection of Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted

Portrait miniatures, painted with exceptional detail on a small scale, capture the elegance and intrigue of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. England led this refined art form, particularly through the work of Nicholas Hilliard and Isaac Oliver. These exquisite portraits reflected the values and ambitions of their patrons, flourishing in a culture rich in symbolism, elaborate attire and hidden meanings. Versatile in function, they served both as intimate keepsakes – tucked into lockets or worn discreetly – and as bold displays of wealth and identity, often set into fine jewellery. For Hilliard, who was court limner to Elizabeth I and James VI & I, they also projected royal authority. Known for their technical mastery and symbolic depth, portrait miniatures have captivated collectors for generations. One notable collector, Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted, amassed a remarkable array of European art, including a rare group of early English miniatures. While most of his collection passed to the National Trust in 1948, this group of early English miniatures remained with the family and are now the centrepiece of this exhibition and catalogue.


Exhibition schedule
Philip Mould & Company
From 19th November 2025

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À propos de l'auteur

Elizabeth Goldring is an Honorary Reader at the University of Warwick and the author of numerous books. Her latest book, Holbein: Renaissance Master, is published by Yale/The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art in November.

Lawrence Hendra is Director and Head of Research at Philip Mould & Company where he has curated numerous exhibitions and written several books.

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Éditeur
Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1917976070
ISBN 13 
9781917976077
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
96
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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