Alfred Lys Baldry bol anglický výtvarný kritik a maliar, ktorý študoval na Oxfordskej univerzite a na Royal College of Art. Ako žiak Alberta Josepha Moorea vystavoval svoje diela v 80. rokoch 19. storočia. Neskôr sa stal Mooreovým životopiscom a po jeho smrti zorganizoval významnú výstavu Mooreových prác. Baldry tiež napísal biografiu Huberta von Herkomera, čím prispel k dokumentácii umeleckého života svojej doby.
Explore the life and works of the renowned painter, Frederick Leighton, in this comprehensive volume featuring stunning reproductions of his masterpiece paintings. With insightful commentary and analysis by art historian Alfred Lys Baldry, this book is a must-have for any art lover or collector.
Baldry's study of the life and work of Sir John Everett Millais is an insightful examination of one of the most celebrated artists of the Victorian era. From his early days as a child prodigy to his later years as an established artist and member of the Royal Academy, Millais' life is carefully chronicled and contextualized within the broader cultural and political milieu of the time.
This is an informative and visually stunning biography of the artist Edward Burne-Jones. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Burne-Jones' life and work, as well as his influence on the Arts and Crafts Movement. Lavishly illustrated with reproductions of Burne-Jones' paintings and designs, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and design of the Victorian era.