John Wesley Jarvis, American Painter 1780-1840: With A Checklist Of His Works

By Harold E. Dickson

Book Overview

""John Wesley Jarvis, American Painter 1780-1840: With A Checklist Of His Works"" is a comprehensive book written by Harold E. Dickson that explores the life and works of the renowned American painter, John Wesley Jarvis. The book provides a detailed account of Jarvis' life, beginning with his birth in South Shields, England in 1780, to his family's emigration to the United States, and his eventual rise to fame as one of the most prominent portrait painters of his time.The book includes a thorough analysis of Jarvis' artistic style, which was heavily influenced by the neoclassical and romantic movements of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It also delves into his relationships with other artists and patrons, as well as his personal life and struggles.In addition to the biographical information, the book also includes a comprehensive checklist of Jarvis' works, which includes over 500 paintings, drawings, and engravings. This checklist provides a valuable resource for art historians and collectors, as it allows them to track the provenance and location of Jarvis' works.Overall, ""John Wesley Jarvis, American Painter 1780-1840: With A Checklist Of His Works"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and works of this important American artist.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: 1163160458
• ISBN13: 9781163160459
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"