British Art Treasures from the Russian Imperial Collections in the Hermitage Brian Allen, John Russell

Series:
Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Format:
Hardback
Publication date:
05 Nov 1996
ISBN:
9780300069464
Dimensions:
328 pages: 300 x 255 x 34mm
Illustrations:
40 b&w illustrations, 200 colour plates

In the 18th century, the Russian Empress Catherine the Great and some of her courtiers developed a taste for British art, and collected some spectacular items. This study tells the story of the acquisition of these treasures and of the cultural relations between Russia and Britain at that time.