"Works of art in their own right, frames play an essential and often overlooked role in complementing the artworks they support. The craft and history of Europe

This book is the culmination of over twenty years' work by Mitchell and Roberts, widely known frame historians and consultants. They have undertaken photographi

Increasingly, picture frames are collected in thei r own right, viewed for the significant role they have played in art history. Museums exhibit them. Here are

A giant and varied collection of borders and frames for the use of artists and designers. Drawn from numerous first-rate sources, this book covers practically e

Published to accompany exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, 8/11/96 - 9/2/97.