This book is the first modern study of James Barry, the finest of all British painters in the ?grand manner.” Born in Cork, Barry settles in London in 1771 after five years of study in France and Ital
This book examines the first generation of artists in Britain to define themselves as history painters, attempting what then was considered to be art's most exalted category. These ambitious artists,
Between 1777 and 1784, the Irish artist James Barry (1741-1806) executed six murals for the Great Room of the [Royal] Society of Arts in London. This book is the first to offer an in-depth analysis of
William Pressly presents for the first time a close analysis of two important, neglected paintings, arguing that they are among the most extraordinary works of art devoted to the French Revolution. Jo
This terrific work details the life and impact of this significant painter and the exceptional historical era in which he worked. Tom Dunne (emeritus, history, U. College Cork) contributes an introduc
One of the unique features of the Georgia coast today is its thorough conservation. At first glance, it seems to be a place where nature reigns. But another distinctive feature of the coast i
One of the unique features of the Georgia coast today is its thorough conservation. At first glance, it seems to be a place where nature reigns. But another distinctive feature of the coast i
