This catalogue is a comprehensive guide to the British galleries of painting and sculpture, covering collections from the Renaissance to the 19th century. With detailed descriptions and critical commentary on every work of art, Charles Molloy Westmacott provides invaluable insights into the rich and varied history of British art. This updated edition includes new information on recent acquisitions and exhibitions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.