Geraghty, Anthony
The Empress EugeNie in England: Art, Architecture, Collecting
- ISBN 13:
- 9781916237827
- author:
- Geraghty, Anthony
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Burlington Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 29 x 24 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Interior Design,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Empress Eugénie in England: Art, Architecture, Collecting In the aftermath of personal tragedy, Empress Eugénie created a lasting legacy in Farnborough, a testament to her husband and son. This book explores the remarkable assemblage of art and architecture she assembled in the 1880s, a story of resilience and determination. Through a detailed analysis of the principal buildings and lost interiors of Farnborough Hill, Anthony Geraghty reveals the origins of Eugénie's collection and its display in the principal rooms of the house. Drawing on historic photos, inventories, and sale catalogs, Geraghty recovers the totality of Eugénie's vision, shedding light on the Napoleonic ideal that was made visible through art, architecture, and collecting. The book concludes with the breakup of the estate in 1927, when the house was sold and the collection dispersed at auction. Today, only the Mausoleum remains, a poignant reminder of Eugénie's enduring legacy.
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