In Celebration: The Art of the Country House

by Karen Hearn, Robert Upstone, Giles Waterfield

Five centuries of private collecting are represented in this publication of some of the finest art treasures preserved in Britain's historic houses. In addition to paintings by Canaletto, Van Dyck, Claude Lorrain, Gainsborough, Stubbs, Augustus John, and Lucian Freud, more unusual works include a death mask of Napoleon, a life mask of Charles I by Bernini, and a bracelet inset with portrait miniatures of Queen Victoria's children. Over 90 objects and paintings are presented from over 50 houses, including Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Chatsworth, Harewood House, and Longleat.

72 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Ronnie Siakor]

i am trying to figure how to read this book

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting, but very short catalogue celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the Historic Houses Association.

There are some key objects including paintings and sculpture from the houses featured and the photographs are in colour and some in black and white.

I'd only recommend owning a copy of this book if you are collecting all books regarding English country houses otherwise, it's good to browse.