Catalogue of the Gallery of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Lucca: Now Exhibiting at the Gallery of the Society of Painters in Water-Colours, Pall Mall East, July, 1840
Explore a 19th‑century gallery catalog of master paintings and their storied provenance.
This edition presents the Catalogue of the Gallery of His Royal Highness the Duke of Lucca, as exhibited in the Gallery of the Society of Painters in Water‑Colours in Pall Mall East, July 1840. It lists numerous works with titles, artists, and notes on ownership, inheritance, and acquisition, giving readers a snapshot of a royal collection and its connections to European collections.
A broad range of artists and schools, including masterworks attributed to Guercino, Rubens, Velázquez, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, and others. Details on how many pieces passed through families, galleries, and royal hands, reflecting historical provenance. Entries noting mediums and formats, such as works on wood, copper, or canvas, and references to engravings or signatures. A structured catalog that helps readers trace lineage, attribution, and the movement of artworks over time. Ideal for readers of art history, connoisseurs, and collectors seeking context about a 19th‑century royal collection and its public display.