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The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 5 (of 6)The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 5 (of 6) - From the Period of the Revival of the Fine Arts to the End of the Eighteenth CenturyDuring the progress of the present work, it has been observed that the fame of the art,...
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Masterpieces in ColourDelacroix Painted in 1841 for the Gallery at Versailles, whence it was subsequently removed to the Louvre, this large, dramatic composition belongs to the period when Delacroix's palette, inspired from the first by Rubens and Veronese, had assumed increased richness under the influence of...
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Masterpieces in ColourBotticelli This picture is generally regarded as the supreme achievement of Botticelli's genius. It was probably painted about 1485, after his return from Rome. The canvas measures 5 ft 8 in. by 9 ft 1 in., so that the figures are nearly life size....
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The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 2 (of 3)The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 2 (of 3)It cannot be considered as superfluous or assuming to present the reader of the following lectures with a succinct characteristic sketch of the principal technic instruction, ancient and modern, which we possess: I say,...
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Modern Painting, Its Tendency and MeaningModern Painting, Its Tendency and MeaningTHAT beneath all great art there has been a definite animating purpose, a single and profound desire to reach a specific goal, has been but vaguely sensed by the general public and by the great majority of critics. And...
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Masterpieces in ColourGainsboroughThis famous portrait of Mrs. Siddons was painted in 1784. It is one of the chief ornaments in the National Gallery, London. It represents the celebrated actress in her twenty-ninth year. The picture was purchased in 1862 from a relative of Mrs. Siddons. The...
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Immortal Youth: A Study in the Will to CreateImmortal Youth: A Study in the Will to CreateThe first printing of this memoir is one thousand copies. When these are gone, those who wish more can obtain them from McGrath-Sherrill Press, the publisher, Graphic Arts Building, Boston, Massachusetts, for one dollar a copy....
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Colour as a Means of ArtColour as a Means of Art - Being an Adaption of the Experience of Professors to the Practice of Amateurs The endeavour of the present work is to fix and develope, for the benefit of the Amateur and the Student, some of the acknowledged...
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English Painters, with a Chapter on American PaintersEnglish Painters, with a Chapter on American PaintersTHE history of art in America is in reality the record only of the dying away of the last echoes of movements which had their origin in Europe. Although the western continent has given birth to new...
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Women Painters of the WorldWomen Painters of the World - From the Time of Caterina Vigri, 1413-1463, to Rosa Bonheur and the Present Day WHAT is genius? Is it not both masculine and feminine? Are not some of its qualities instinct with manhood, while others delight us with...
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The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 4 (of 6)The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 4 (of 6) - From the Period of the Revival of the Fine Arts to the End of the Eighteenth CenturyAfter a consideration of the principles and progress of painting in Lombardy, I came to the conclusion...
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Modern Painters, Volume 3 (of 5)Modern Painters, Volume 3 (of 5)As this preface is nearly all about myself, no one need take the trouble of reading it, unless he happens to be desirous of knowingwhat I, at least, am bound to state,the circumstances which have caused the long delay...
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Paul Gauguin, His Life and ArtPaul Gauguin, His Life and Art PART I: THE FORMATION 1849-1885 PART II: THE STRUGGLE WITH IMPRESSIONISM 1885-1889 PART III: THE SCHOOL OF PONT-AVEN 1889-1891 PART IV: THE RETURN TO SAVAGERY 1891-1895 PART V: THE FIGHT AGAINST CIVILIZATION 1895-1903 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS SELF-PORTRAIT OF...
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The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 1 (of 3)The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 1 (of 3)I feel a degree of diffidence in dedicating to your Ladyship the Life and Posthumous Works of Henry Fuseli; because, with regard to the former, no one is better acquainted with the extent of...
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The Great Painters' GospelThe Great Painters' Gospel - Pictures Representing Scenes and Incidents in the Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ "I am the Light of the World." Holman Hunt. 1827- PICTURES representing scenes and incidents in the life of Our Lord Jesus Christ W A WILDE...
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Die Phantasie in der MalereiDie Phantasie in der MalereiSchreibweise und Interpunktion des Originaltextes wurden bernommen; lediglich offensichtliche Druckfehler wurden korrigiert. nderungen sind im Text so gekennzeichnet. Der Originaltext erscheint beim berfahren mit der Maus. Eine Liste der vorgenommenen nderungen findet sich am Ende des Textes. Wer, irregefhrt durch...
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Birket Foster, R.W.SBirket Foster, R.W.S. - Sixteen examples in colour of the artist's workFor many years during the early part of his career he was engaged in drawing on wood-blocks for the engraver, from which he acquired a minuteness in detail that continued to pervade his...
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William Blake: A Study of His Life and Art WorkWilliam Blake: A Study of His Life and Art WorkSome years ago, I became deeply interested in William Blake, and made myself familiar with all that our public collections in London contain of his art-work. It seemed to me that this work was still...
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The Standard Galleries of HollandThe Standard Galleries - HollandWhen a tourist who, having mapped out his itinerary in accordance with the time at his disposal for a European trip, arrives at a city for seeing which he has allowed two or three days at the utmost, the first...
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John Pettie, R.A., H.R.S.AJohn Pettie, R.A., H.R.S.A. - Sixteen examples in colour of the artist's workLike many great painters, John Pettie was of humble origin. Born in Edinburgh in 1839, he was the son of a tradesman who, having reached some prosperity, purchased a business in the...
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