CROSSING THE CHANNEL British and French Painting In The Age Of Romanticism

British Art And The French Romantics 1820-1840 explores the dynamic exchange of artistic ideas and influences between Britain and France during the Romantic era. The book examines how painters from both nations responded to political upheavals, cultural shifts, and the burgeoning sense of individual expression, highlighting key works and artists that exemplify the cross-channel dialogue. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how Romanticism's emphasis on emotion, nature, and the sublime fostered a vibrant intercultural exchange, ultimately shaping the development of modern Western art.

Published by order of the Tate Trustees on the occasion of the exhibition at Tate Britain, London, 5 February-11 May 2003 and touring to The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, 8 June-7 September 2003 and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 7 October 2003-4 January 2004. Includes bibliographical references (pages 284-291) and index. 190 mostly color plates.