Carl Wimar: A Biography (1908)

By Charles Reymershoffer and William Romaine Hodges

Book Overview

Carl Wimar: A Biography is a book written by William Romaine Hodges in 1908. It is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Carl Wimar, a German-American painter who was active in the mid-19th century. The book covers Wimar's early life in Germany, his immigration to America, and his artistic career, which included painting scenes of the American West and Native American life. The author provides a detailed analysis of Wimar's artistic style, as well as his personal life and relationships with other artists and patrons. The book includes numerous illustrations of Wimar's paintings, which are accompanied by insightful commentary on their composition and significance. Overall, Carl Wimar: A Biography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American art, particularly the art of the mid-19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the era's most important painters, and sheds light on the cultural and artistic trends of the time.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165886472
• ISBN13: 9781165886470
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"