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| Publisher | National Portrait Gallery |
| ISBN 13 | 9781855145344 |
| ISBN 10 | 1855145340 |
| Book Description | Explore 500 years of the British royal family and how their portrayal has developed throughout the ages through beautiful artworks from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection.The Royals: Tudors to Windsors features some of the earliest works in the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection alongside their most recent acquisitions. This beautiful publication includes a timeline of key events and is illustrated through photographs and paintings of the British royal family, from King Henry VIII to King Charles III. Discover how the monarchy have positioned themselves within images of strength, domesticity and love; from traditional paintings by Nicholas Hilliard and Joshua Reynolds, to modern-day photographs by Dorothy Wilding and Nadav Kander. An introduction by Rab MacGibbon explains the history of the British royal family and their continued relevance today. The Royals is a chronological, highly-illustrated book. Showcasing the Gallery’s collection of royal portraiture, works are accompanied by captions that explore reigns, relationships, biographies and portraiture. This publication is the newest addition to the National Portrait Gallery’s Royalty Book Collection. |
| About the Author | Rab MacGibbon is Cross-Collections Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Contributions made to recent publications include: National Portrait Gallery: The Collection (2023), Icons & Identities (2021), Elizabethan Treasures: Miniatures by Hilliard and Oliver (2019) and The Lost Prince: The Life & Death of Henry Stuart (2012). |
| Language | English |
| Author | Rab MacGibbon |
| Publication Date | 45477 |
| Number of Pages | 144 pages |
The Royals: Tudors to Windsors
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