John Martin, Painter: His Life And Times

By Mary L. Pendered

Book Overview

""John Martin, Painter: His Life And Times"" is a biography of the British painter John Martin, written by Mary L. Pendered. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Martin's life and career, from his early years as a struggling artist to his later success as one of the most popular painters of his time. Pendered explores Martin's artistic style, which was characterized by grandiose and dramatic landscapes, seascapes, and historical scenes, and his influence on the art world of the 19th century. The book also delves into Martin's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his struggles with finances, and his eventual decline in popularity. Overall, ""John Martin, Painter: His Life And Times"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of a significant figure in British art history.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: 116276550X
• ISBN13: 9781162765501
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"