The newly updated fifth edition; published for an exhibition at the Wallace Collection in Fall 2014; the Founders of the Wallace Collection details the fascinating history of the Hertford family. This latest edition includes improved design and updated information from the previous editions with new images from the Hertford House Historic Collection and other sources.The Founders is a gripping historical account that provides memoirs of five generations of collectors of The Wallace Collection; offering an important resource for those interested in the formation one of the worldrsquo;s greatest art collections. Detailing the rich; and at times sordid; history of the Hertford family; the book unveils how the Collection was principally formed by one of the great 19th century collectors; the 4th Marquess of Hertford. It also discusses how other items central to the Collection were provided by his forebears; the 1st; 2nd and 3rd Marquesses; and by his illegitimate son who gave the Collection its name; Sir Richard Wallace.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Book is well doneBy deeceeThe book gives several examples of different animals in different poses all done with first drawing the animal by simplifying their shapes. It demonstrates different examples of hair/skin textures. There are nine animals that are taken from line drawing to completion. Granted; these seem to be mostly animals that you would see in a zoo; unless you live near the habitat of these animals; but the applications can be done on the animal of the artist choosing. Nice paper used in the book. I purchased this book as a gift and also got one for myself.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Nice reference bookBy Bill-DevineNot really for the beginner; this book has some very nice examples of animals and would make a good refernece book for anyone who is doing animal studies.For a beginner book it would need more of the beginning line art showing how to basically construct each animal.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. All went well. Great product.By Cathi C. BickleyI love this book. I have C. F. S. and Fibromyalgia as a side effect. I sit and draw all day. This book will help you if you are looking for a subject. It is well designed. Cathi
