Famous Paintings as Seen and Described by Famous Writers

By Esther Singleton

Book Overview

Famous Paintings as Seen and Described by Famous Writers is a book by Esther Singleton that showcases renowned paintings from various artists through the eyes of famous writers. The book features 100 paintings, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Rembrandt, among others. Each painting is accompanied by a descriptive passage written by a well-known author, such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry James. The passages provide insight into the artists' techniques, the historical context of the paintings, and the emotions they evoke. The book also includes a brief biography of each artist and a glossary of art terms. This book is a fascinating exploration of art and literature, providing readers with a unique perspective on some of the world's most famous paintings.1902. With Numerous Illustrations. Essays written by such authors as F.A. Gruyer, John Ruskin, Cosmo Monkhouse, Carl Justi, F. G. Stephens, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Theopile Gautier and J. Buisson on works by Raphael, Crivelli, Van Eyck, Velasquez, Titian, Gainsborough, Carpaccio, Rembrandt, Reynolds, Rubens, Correggio and da Vinci.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: 1417909404
• ISBN13: 9781417909407
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"