THE ART GALLERIES OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND, A GUIDE TO THEIR COLLECTIONS

 Joan Abse, Robson 1985.

This comprehensive and up-to-date (at 1985) guide to the art galleries of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable aid to art lovers. For not only does it point to the whereabouts of many important works; it also draws attention to the artistic virtues of numerous provincial galleries. As reviewers pointed out when the first edition of this book appeared ten years ago, it is also a most valuable tool for picture researchers.

This thoroughly revised edition provides information on the considerable changes that have taken place during the last ten years, listing the new galleries which have been founded and the acquisitions made by those already in existence. Most entries contain a brief account of the history of the gallery and, where important, it’s architecture, followed by a description according to place and time of origin, of the important works to be found there. Minor works and painters are also frequently mentioned as well as other items of interest in the gallery. The comprehensive index enables the reader to check readily the locations of various painter’s works. Hours of opening of the gallery are also provided.

 Both the book and the dust jacket are in very good condition.