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Exhibiting Englishness

- John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery and the Formation of a National Aesthetic

About Exhibiting Englishness

In the late 18th century, as a wave of English nationalism swept the country, the printseller John Boydell set out to create an ambitious exhibition space, one devoted to promoting and fostering a distinctly English style of history painting. This book explores the responses of key artists of the period to Boydell's venture.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780300196689
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • August 14, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 261x200x24 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1180 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 18, 2024

Description of Exhibiting Englishness

In the late 18th century, as a wave of English nationalism swept the country, the printseller John Boydell set out to create an ambitious exhibition space, one devoted to promoting and fostering a distinctly English style of history painting. This book explores the responses of key artists of the period to Boydell's venture.

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