George Morland: His Life And Works

By George C. Williamson, Ralph Richardson, George Charles Williamson

Book Overview

George Morland: His Life And Works is a comprehensive biography of the English painter George Morland, written by George C. Williamson. The book delves into the life and career of Morland, who was known for his depictions of rural life and animals. It explores his early years, his artistic training, and his rise to fame in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book also examines Morland's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and financial difficulties. The second part of the book is dedicated to Morland's works, with detailed descriptions and analysis of some of his most famous paintings. The book includes over 50 illustrations of Morland's paintings, as well as portraits of the artist and his contemporaries. Overall, George Morland: His Life And Works provides a fascinating insight into the life and art of one of England's most celebrated painters. It is a must-read for art lovers, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural history of England.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: 1417967889
• ISBN13: 9781417967889
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"