This handbook is an essential guide for anyone interested in the permanent collection of paintings at the Manchester City Art Gallery. It features detailed descriptions and analyses of over 200 paintings, ranging from Old Master classics to contemporary works. The handbook also provides historical and cultural context for each painting, as well as insights into the gallery's acquisition and conservation policies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.