This book offers a celebration of one of America's most important collections of European art, housed in The Huntington, one of the world's great cultural, research and educational centres. Gainsborough's 'Blue Boy' is just one of the masterpieces contained in the Huntington Galleries?the first public collection of Old Master art in Southern California and among the most important collections of British Grand Manner portraits anywhere. Over one hundred of the most impressive works housed at The Huntington, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and works on paper, are published together for the first time in this handsome catalog. Ranging widely, these works are presented in a dynamic format that juxtaposes medium, style and cultural origin. The result is a visually stunning selection of European masterpieces that will serve as both a guide to the Huntington Galleries and an enlightening compendium for anyone interested in European art. Published in association with The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. AUTHOR: Catherine Hess is Chief Curator of European Art at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. Melinda McCurdy is Associate Curator of British Art at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. John Brewer is Eli and Edye Broad Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of History and Literature at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Kevin Salatino is Hannah and Russel Kully Director of the Art Collections at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. 143 illustrations
