Anna Reynolds Ordre des livres

The clothing of the Georgian era serves as a lens to explore the cultural and political upheavals of the time. This book examines how fashion trends were influenced by trade, travel, and technological advancements, showcasing a variety of styles from everyday wear to extravagant court costumes. Richly illustrated with previously unpublished dress examples and artworks by renowned artists like Gainsborough and Hogarth, it offers new insights into the Royal Collection's unique holdings, highlighting the interplay between style and society during this revolutionary period in British history.

The first exhibition to focus on images of artists from within the Royal Collection, 'Portrait of the Artist' not only show-cases self-portraits by world-renowned artists including Rembrandt, Rubens, Artemisia Gentileschi, Lucian Freud and David Hockney but also features images of artists by their friends, relatives and pupils, including the most reliable surviving likeness of Leonardo da Vinci by his student, Francesco Melzi. Well-known self-portraits intended to advertise the artist's talents will be shown alongside more intimate and personal works. The exhibition will examine a range of themes played out within these objects, from the 'cult' of the artist to the symbolism evoked through images of the artist's studio. The changing status of the artist over the centuries is another theme and the way in this is conveyed, both in the physical works and in the relationships between artist and patron will be highlighted. The role of monarchs in commissioning, collecting and displaying portraits of artists will also be discussed

Staatsbankette, Gartenpartys, Auszeichnungen, Ordensverleihungen und Privataudienzen - im Buckingham Palast finden jährlich glanzvolle Feierlichkeiten statt. Rund 60.000 Menschen sind jedes Jahr zu Gast bei der Queen oder einem anderen Mitglied der königlichen Familie. Dieses Buch bietet einen einzigartigen Blick hinter die Palastkulissen. Es zeigt, wie sich unzählige Diener, Hausmädchen, Privatsekretäre, Küchenchefs, Gärtner, Sommeliers und Schneider um die minutiöse Vorbereitung jedes Empfangs kümmern. Darüber hinaus wird erläutert, welche Orden seit Jahrhunderten verliehen werden, welches Tafelservice bei Banketten zum Einsatz kommt, wie die Sitzordnung entsteht und welche Farben die Queen bei ihrer Bekleidung bevorzugt. Mit über 200 prächtigen Fotos. Ein Must-have für England-Fans!