Hugh Lane
by Morna O'Neill
Rate this book:
No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one
About
"This book charts a geography of the art market and the art museum in the early 20th century through the legacy of one influential dealer. Born in Ireland, Hugh Lane (1875-1915) established himself in London in the 1890s. With little formal education or training, he orchestrated high-profile sales of paintings by the likes of Holbein, Titian, and Velázquez and described his life's work as 'selling pictures by old painters to buy pictures by living painters', a practice he called 'Good busines'. Lane assembled a collection of modern art for the Johannesburg Art Gallery, amassed a collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings for Cape Town, and gave his own collection of modern art to the National Gallery in London. He also donated paintings to the National Gallery of Ireland, where he was named director in 1914. Each chapter in this revelatory study focuses on an important city in Lane's practice as a dealer to understand the interrelationship of event and place."--Publisher's description.
Discuss Hugh Lane with other readers
Join or start a book club for Hugh Lane on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a book club for Hugh Lane?
Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Hugh Lane as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.
Can I discuss Hugh Lane with other readers online?
Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Hugh Lane with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
Is Readfeed free?
Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.