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Great English Painters (1886)

Great English Painters (1886)

Sharp, William
Cunningham, Allan

Paperback

Old & Middle EnglishLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1166046656
ISBN13: 9781166046651
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Great English Painters is a book written by Allan Cunningham and published in 1886. The book is a comprehensive survey of the most prominent painters in English history, from the Tudor period to the Victorian era. Cunningham covers the lives and works of famous artists such as William Hogarth, Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable, and J.M.W. Turner, among others.The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a specific artist. Cunningham provides biographical information about the painters, including their early lives, training, and artistic styles. He also discusses the social and political context in which they worked, highlighting the influence of historical events on their art.In addition to providing detailed analysis of the artists' most famous works, Cunningham also includes lesser-known pieces that are equally significant. He discusses the techniques and materials used by the painters, as well as their contributions to the development of English art.Great English Painters is a valuable resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of English art. Cunningham's engaging writing style and thorough research make the book accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. The book is also illustrated with reproductions of the artists' works, providing a visual reference for readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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