'Dealers, patrons and collectors' in T Fawcett, Rise of English Provincial Art. Artists, patrons and institutions outside London, 1800-1830

Notes:

'The object of this book is to attempt a first synoptic view of the development of .... [interest in the fine arts] in a dozen or more provincial centres, considering not only the activities of professional artists but also questions of patronage, dissemination, regional diversity and above all the establishment of art institutions and public exhibitions. It therefore ... may be regarded as an exercise in social and cultural history quite as much as a work of art history proper'. The chapter on dealers, patrons and collectors deals with functions and activities of provincial dealers; relationships with clients; relationships between themselves; their exhibitions; etc