A strange business : making art and money in nineteenth-century Britain / James Hamilton.
A strange business : making art and money in nineteenth-century Britain / James Hamilton.
A strange business : making art and money in nineteenth-century Britain / James Hamilton.
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Publisher
London : Atlantic Books, 2014.
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G 2014/5169
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xiv, 384 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm.
Content type
still image
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
1. Conditions of Success -- 2. Patron Old Style: B̀usiness is often friendship's end' -- 3. Patron New Style: T̀he delicate lips of a horse' -- 4. Painter: P̀ainting is a strange business' -- 5. Sculptor: Creating intelligent life -- 6. Dealer: Ì have picked up a few little things' -- 7. Colourman:...
Publication information
Publisher
London : Atlantic Books, 2014.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2014.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Britain in the nineteenth century saw a series of technological and social changes which continue to influence and direct us today. Its reactants were human genius, money and influence, its crucibles the streets and institutions, its catalyst time, its control the market. In this rich and fascinating book, James Hamilton investigates the vibrant ex...
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A strange business : making art and money in nineteenth-century Britain / James Hamilton.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-338) and index.
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©2014.
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Call Numbers
G 2014/5169
Record Identifier
74VKJvKxAd8Z
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKJvKxAd8Z
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ISBN
1848879253 (paperback)
9781848879249 (hardback)
1848879245 (hardback)
9781848879256 (paperback)
DDC
709.03/4
MMS ID
991022119979702626
