The Golden Age Of Watercolours

Do not confuse this book (as I did!) with 'The Great Age of British watercolours:1750 - 1880', by Andrew Wilton (PRESTEL, 1993). This one accompanied an exhibition of the Hickman Bacon collection, and although it is said to be 'the largest holding of important British watercolours still in private hands', you will not find here many of the most renowned paintings of the era. All the greatest artists are represented, and the commentary is often illuminating, but the PRESTEL book (which also went with an exhibition) gathers together many more of the key paintings, and so makes for a more impressive book, and a better choice if you just want one book on the subject.For a smaller,cheaper alternative to either, or as a companion, consider Michael Clarke's inspiring and beautifully illustrated DORLING KINDERSLEY/EYEWITNESS Guide to Watercolour.