British Art Treasures from Russian Imperial Collections in the Hermitage

1996

Overview

This richly illustrated volume marks the bicentenary of Empress Catherine the Great's death. It delves into the history of how these significant art treasures were acquired and explores the cultural connections between Britain and Russia during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The book includes an introduction by art critic John Russell and contributions from prominent British and Russian academics.

Who it's for

• Scholars of art history and cultural exchange
• Readers interested in the Hermitage Museum and Russian imperial history
• Those fascinated by the provenance of art collections

Key features

• Hardcover binding
• 328 pages
• Published by Yale University Press
• ISBN: 9780300069464
• Published in 1996