Anecdote Biography: William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence And J. M. W. Turner (1860

By John Timbs

Book Overview

Anecdote Biography: William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence And J. M. W. Turner is a book written by John Timbs in 1860. It is a collection of biographical sketches of six prominent British artists who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book provides a thorough overview of the lives and careers of William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence, and J. M. W. Turner, including their major works, artistic styles, and contributions to the art world. The biographical sketches are accompanied by anecdotes and personal stories, which add depth and personality to the artists' lives. Overall, Anecdote Biography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British art history or the lives of these influential artists.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164794515
• ISBN13: 9781164794516
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"