National Portrait Gallery, London Complete Illustrated Catalogue

-- The first full catalogue of this major art collection, including every acquisition from 1856 up to the end of 2000 -- Up-to-date research and provenance details included in each catalogue entryThis complete illustrated catalogue is the first volume to cover the entire NPG collection since 1979, making use of the NPG's integrated database. It includes every acquisition from 1856 up to the end of 2000.Each work is illustrated in black and white, and accompanied by a succinct entry listing history, provenance, attribution, inscriptions and dimensions. An introductory essay provides a brief history of this magnificent collection, and also explains how to use the catalogue. There is a comprehensive index.In addition, a 32-page color section presents plates of the most important works in the collection. This title will be an invaluable source of reference and an attractive souvenir.Simon, Jacob is the author of 'National Portrait Gallery, London Complete Illustrated Catalogue' with ISBN 9781903942000 and ISBN 1903942004.