John Martin, Painter: His Life And Times

By Mary L. Pendered

Book Overview

""John Martin, Painter: His Life And Times"" is a biographical book written by Mary L. Pendered that delves into the life and work of the renowned 19th-century British artist, John Martin. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Martin's life, from his early years in Northumberland to his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated painters of his time. Pendered explores Martin's artistic influences and techniques, as well as his personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and patrons. The book also examines the historical and cultural context of Martin's work, highlighting his contributions to the Romantic movement and his influence on subsequent generations of artists. Illustrated with numerous reproductions of Martin's paintings, ""John Martin, Painter: His Life And Times"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of art and the life of one of its most fascinating figures.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: 116320272X
• ISBN13: 9781163202722
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"