Sir William Chambers : architect to George III
1996, First Edition. New Haven : Yale University Press in association with the Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Institute of Art, London. Very good paperback copy; wrappers slightly dulled at the edges, with some scuffs to the rear. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #476912
ISBN: 0300069413
Physical description; 229 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm. Notes; Published on the occasion of the exhibition "Sir William Chambers: Architect to George III" at Courtauld Gallery, London, October 10, 1996 – January 5, 1997 ; and at Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, February 20 – April 20, 1997. Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-208). Contents; Chambers and Sweden / Magnus Olausson – Chambers in France and Italy / Janine Barrier – Franco-Roman triumph : the casino at Marino / John Harris – Sir William Chambers and George III / Jane Roberts – Sir William Chambers and Kew Gardens / John Harris – Chambers, A treatise on civil architecture, London 1759 / Robin Middleton – Villa and the classical country house / Giles Worsley – Town houses / Joseph Friedman – Somerset House and other public buildings / John Newman – Interiors and ornament / Michael Snodin – Silver, ormolu and ceramics / Hilary Young – Sir William Chambers and Joseph Wilton / Joan Coutu – Chambers and architectural draughtsmanship / Giles Worsley – Viceroy of the Academy : Sir William Chambers and the royal protection of the arts / Nicholas Savage. Subjects; Chambers, William, Sir (1723-1796) – Exhibitions. Architects – Great Britain – Biography.
Price: €38.95