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Vassili Verestchagin, Painter, Soldier, Traveler V1: Autobiographical Sketches (1887)

Vassili Verestchagin, Painter, Soldier, Traveler V1: Autobiographical Sketches (1887)

Verestchagin, Vassili
Peters, F. H.

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 116515935X
ISBN13: 9781165159352
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 354
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Vassili Verestchagin, Painter, Soldier, Traveler V1: Autobiographical Sketches (1887) is a book written by the renowned Russian artist Vassili Verestchagin. This book is a collection of autobiographical sketches that detail Verestchagin's life as a painter, soldier, and traveler. Verestchagin was a prolific artist who is best known for his realistic depictions of war and military life. He was also a soldier himself and fought in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. Verestchagin's experiences as a soldier greatly influenced his artwork, and he often depicted the horrors of war in his paintings.In addition to his military service, Verestchagin was also an avid traveler. He journeyed extensively throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, and his travels greatly influenced his artistic style. Verestchagin's sketches in this book provide a fascinating glimpse into his life as a traveler and the many cultures he encountered along the way.Overall, Vassili Verestchagin, Painter, Soldier, Traveler V1: Autobiographical Sketches (1887) is an insightful and engaging book that provides a unique perspective on the life of one of Russia's most celebrated artists. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, military history, or travel.In Two Volumes.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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