Campbell, Caroline
Peter Lely: A Lyrical Vision
- ISBN 13:
- 9781907372407
- author:
- Campbell, Caroline
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Paul Holberton Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 25.65 x 21.34 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) was Charles II's Principal Painter and the outstanding artistic figure of Restoration England. He is best known for his poetic portraits, which are among the most beautiful paintings made in 17th-century England. Lely's career took an unexpected turn when he found that many English patrons preferred to commission narrative scenes rather than portraits. As a result, he was forced to focus on portraiture to make a living. Despite this, Lely continued to create idyllic landscapes featuring figures, which are now celebrated as some of the finest works from his career. This catalog provides the first in-depth look at Lely's work as a portraitist, exploring the key patrons and influences that shaped his artistic style.
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