Franks Bequest is a detailed catalogue and historical record of the extensive collection of prints and drawings bequeathed to the British Museum by Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks. Compiled by Sidney Colvin of the Department of Prints and Drawings, this volume meticulously documents the pieces, offering invaluable insights into the art and collecting practices of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It remains a significant resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of printmaking and the formation of major museum collections. This book provides a window into a remarkable assemblage of artistic works and the connoisseurship of a dedicated collector.

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