| For the King's Pleasure: The Furnishing and Decoration of George IV's Apartments at Windsor Castle Contributor(s): Roberts, Hugh (Author) |
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ISBN: 1902163044 ISBN-13: 9781902163048 Publisher: Royal Collection Trust OUR PRICE: $113.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2010 Annotation: The furnishing and decorations of George IV's apartment at Windsor Castle. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Architecture | History - General - Architecture | Interior Design - General |
| Dewey: 747.881 |
| LCCN: 2002437321 |
| Physical Information: 1.52" H x 9.94" W x 11.98" (6.58 lbs) 464 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This pioneering study of one of the most lavish and costly interior decoration schemes ever carried out in England provides and unparalleled insight into George IV's patronage of the arts. Drawing on much previously unpublished material, including royal correspondence, original accounts and detailed inventories, Hugh Roberts reconstructs the history of George IV's last and greatest commission, the rebuilding and refurnishing of the Private Apartments at Windsor Castle. |