Book Description
During its brief but illustrious history (1877-1890), London`s Grosvenor Gallery displayed the work of many artists-including Edward Burne-Jones, James McNeill Whistler, and Evelyn Pickering De Morgan-and emerged as an influential force in Victorian art and culture. This is the first in-depth exploration of the notorious Gallery, where founders Sir Coutts Lindsay and Lady Blanche Lindsay adopted innovative approaches to art, audiences, and exhibition display, paving the way for modern-day museum practices.
The Grosvenor Gallery: A Palace of Art in Victorian England: A Palace of Art in Victorian England FROM THE PUBLISHER
During its brief but illustrious history (1877-1890), London's Grosvenor Gallery displayed the work of many artists-including Edward Burne-Jones, James McNeill Whistler, and Evelyn Pickering De Morgan-and emerged as an influential force in Victorian art and culture. This is the first in-depth exploration of the notorious Gallery, where founders Sir Coutts Lindsay and Lady Blanche Lindsay adopted innovative approaches to art, audiences, and exhibition display, paving the way for modern-day museum practices.