Routledge - The Burlington Fine Arts Club Art History Book

Explore the history of art collecting and exhibition through the lens of London's Burlington Fine Arts Club. Founded in 1866, this gentlemen's club played a significant role in bringing private collections to the public eye. This book examines how the club's members, including aristocrats, artists, bankers, and museum curators, organized exhibitions at their Mayfair house. By using their social connections, members accessed a diverse range of objects, bringing many private collections to light for the first time. The club utilized a unique mode of presentation that brought museum-style display to private settings. This work provides a deep look into how these exhibitions helped shape the history of material culture and art history between 1700 and 1950. It is an essential resource for those interested in the social connections between collectors and the development of art institutions.