Arthur K., Jr. Wheelock
With Observation and Imagination: Still Lives, Genre Scenes, Portraits, and Landscapes from the Saunders Collection
With Observation and Imagination: Still Lives, Genre Scenes, Portraits, and Landscapes from the Saunders Collection
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The Jordan and Thomas Saunders III Collection is a magnificent collection of 44 Old Master paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, collected by Jordan and Thomas Saunders III over the past 25 years. The collection includes works by renowned Dutch, Flemish, French, Italian, and English masters, such as Frans Hals, Jan Davidsz de Heem, Jan Brueghel, Peter Paul Rubens, Nicolas de Largillière, Canaletto, Francesco Guardi, and Thomas Lawrence. The introductory essay discusses the principles that guided the Saunders in forming their collection, and the individual entries examine how artists fused careful observation with the imagination to create beautiful and thought-provoking paintings.
Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2022
Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
This magnificent volume showcases a stunning collection of 44 exceptional Old Master paintings, predominantly from the 17th and 18th centuries, meticulously assembled over the past 25 years by Jordan and Thomas Saunders III. The Saunders Collection boasts an impressive array of works by renowned Dutch, Flemish, French, Italian, and English masters, including the likes of Frans Hals, Jan Davidsz de Heem, Jan Brueghel, Peter Paul Rubens, Nicolas de Largillière, Canaletto, Francesco Guardi, and Thomas Lawrence.
The catalogue, authored by a team of experts under the direction of Arthur K. Wheelock Jr., former curator at the National Gallery of Art, offers a comprehensive exploration of the collection. The introductory essay delves into the principles that guided the Saunders in curating their remarkable assemblage, while the individual entries provide in-depth examinations of how these artists skillfully merged meticulous observation with boundless imagination to create awe-inspiring and profoundly contemplative paintings. Furthermore, these texts delve into the social, economic, and political contexts that shaped these artistic creations, shedding light on the rich tapestry of influences that shaped their development.
The Saunders Collection stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Old Master art, showcasing the remarkable talent, creativity, and profound insights of these master painters. This magnificent volume serves as a valuable resource for art enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone seeking to appreciate the beauty and significance of these timeless masterpieces.
Weight: 1386g
Dimension: 238 x 312 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785514104
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