MONARCH OF THE GLEN: EDWIN LANDSEER (NAT GALLERIES SCOT)

Acquired by the National Galleries of Scotland in 2017, The Monarch of the Glen by Sir Edwin Landseer is one of the most celebrated paintings of the nineteenth century. In this new book Christopher Baker explores the complex and fascinating history of the iconic picture showing that when so much Victorian art fell out of fashion, Landseer's Monarch took on a new role as marketing image, bringing it global recognition. The painting will tour to four Scottish venues in late 2017 and early 2018 (Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, 6 October - 19 November 2017; Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 25 November 2017 - 14 January 2018; Paisley Museum and Art Gallery, 20 January - 11 March 2018; Kirkcudbright Galleries, 25 March - 12 May 2018).