Review
William Hesketh Lever, the first Lord Leverhulme, was one of the most extravagant collectors of Victorian and Edwardian art. He was also one of the most perceptive. This is the first detailed and scholarly catalog of the superb collection that is now housed in the Lady Lever Art Gallery. The catalog features two major groups of paintings: first, the late Pre-Raphaelite and classical revival works of Frederic Leighton, Edward Burne-Jones, J. W. Waterhouse and others; and second, a group of late Victorian and early 20th century works which Lever bought direct from their artists. An outstanding presentation of Victorian masterpieces! -- Midwest Book Review
