Christopher Wood Bücher

Tissot is best known for his pictures of English and French society in the 1860s and 1870s, depicting in minute detail the ravishing costumes, decorative interiors and riverside scenes of the period. This book surveys Tissot's entire career and reveals the tensions and contradictions in his work.

Exploring the intriguing premise of Elvis Presley’s continued existence, this book delves into the theories and stories surrounding his life after death. It presents a blend of biography, speculation, and cultural analysis, examining how the King of Rock 'n' Roll has influenced music and popular culture even after his passing. Through personal anecdotes and fan experiences, the narrative challenges perceptions of mortality and legacy, inviting readers to consider the enduring impact of a legendary figure on society.

The author discusses the development and characteristics of Victorian painting, setting them within the context of time. He covers the multifarious facets of painting styles, from social realists to fairy painters, whilst not neglecting traditional areas such as marine, landscape, sporting and animal. The various artistic movements- aesthetic, classical, romantic - are all considered. The book combines a study of the two mediums of oil and watercolour in a single volume.

All over Europe in 1848, governments and thrones were falling. In England, political revolution was averted, but in the same year three students started an artistic revolution that was to reverberate through the rest of the century. This is the story of the pre-Raphaelites.

The Queen's Old Masters from the Royal Collection