Painting History: Delaroche and Lady Jane Grey (National Gallery London)
by Stephen Bann
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This book presents "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey" with other major history paintings and preparatory sketches that made Delaroche's reputation during his lifetime. The authors also discuss varied visual and cross-cultural influences such as popular prints and theatre on his particular approach to depicting English history. Other inspirations are outlined, including the recent discovery that the probable model for Lady Jane Grey was a well-known Parisian actress, thus shedding further show more light on Delaroche's interest in theatre. This study is complemented by an essay by John Guy, the distinguished Tudor historian, who outlines the short life of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for nine days, and the development of her enduring mythical status as an innocent martyr. show lessTags
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nessreader 2nd recommend for Bordo : Painting History, about Lady Jane Grey. Still tudor, and also a reputation that's fluctuated according to the changing needs of generations, Bann is art history, lavishly illustrated, and sympathetic to the girl lost under the persona.
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Stephen Bann is Professor of History of Art at Bristol University
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- Lady Jane Grey; Paul Delaroche
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- Jane Grey has always been enveloped in myth.
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