Vanessa Remington Libros

This souvenir publication celebrates the remarkable 99-year life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, Britains longest serving consort. Drawing on private archives as well as official records, the book explores the major events in Prince Philips life, from his birth in Corfu, his education and naval and wartime service, to his marriage to Her Majesty The Queen, his support for the sovereign at home and abroad, his interests and his patronage of more than 750 organisations. With more than 150 images of His Royal Highness, this personal yet authoritative account offers a fresh look at a lifetime of achievement. Drawing on private archives as well as official records, the book considers the many sides to the UKs longest serving Prince Consort, on a personal level as a son, husband and father, as a sportsman and artist, and his role as a champion of science and industry and a leader in environmental and conservation causes. With more than 150 images of His Royal Highness, this personal yet authoritative account offers a fresh look at a lifetime of achievements.

The works in this book provide evidence of what, in 1843, the painter Sir David Wilkie called 'The taste for art' in Scottish culture. It highlights the importance and influence of Scottish-born artists in Britain and across Europe

Im Garten treffen Mensch und Natur aufeinander und die Sehnsucht nach dem Paradies spiegelt sich an keinem Ort besser wider als in einer sorgfältig angelegten Grünanlage. Welch große Inspirationsquelle Gärten in den Zeitaltern von 1500 bis ins frühe 20. Jahrhundert für Künstler und Handwerker waren, zeigt dieses Buch anhand von Gemälden, Möbeln, Wandteppichen, Porzellan und Skulpturen. Auf über 300 Seiten wird dargelegt, wie stark Pflanzen, Blumen und Früchte die Kunst inspiriert haben. Die gezeigten Werke befinden sich allesamt im Besitz des Royal Collection Trust. Eine wahre Augenweide!