Sir John Everett Millais
This copy from the library of British architect James Stirling
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Printing Details
First UK edition. Hardback in laminated boards. 29.5 × 22cm, 95pp.
This copy belonged to British architect James Stirling, and has his library label to the front pastedown. James Stirling (1926–1992) was known for his unorthodox, sometimes controversial, designs of multiunit housing and public buildings. His earlier work being in the New Brutalist style. Some of his notable works include the Leicester University Engineering Building, the History Faculty Building at the University of Cambridge, the Clore Gallery and the Neue Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart, Germany.
Geoffrey Millais's portrait of his great-grandfather's and his art. Illustrated throughout, this book describes his Pre-Raphaelite paintings and drawings, as well as his book illustrations, and has a chapter 'Memories of Millais' which records a conversation between Mary Lutyens and Admiral Sir William James.
Condition
This copy is in very good condition with just a very few light patches of blotchy foxing.