Publisher's Synopsis
""A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery"" is a comprehensive guidebook to the collection of artwork housed in the National Gallery in London. Written by Edward Tyas Cook in 1888, the book provides detailed descriptions of the paintings and sculptures on display, as well as historical and biographical information about the artists who created them. In addition, the book includes notes collected from the works of John Ruskin, a prominent art critic and writer of the Victorian era. The inclusion of Ruskin's insights adds an extra layer of depth and analysis to the book, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in art history or the National Gallery's collection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
