Lely And Kneller (1922)

By: Collins-Baker, Charles Henry

Book Overview

Lely and Kneller is a book written by Charles Henry Collins-Baker and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and works of two prominent English portrait painters, Sir Peter Lely and Sir Godfrey Kneller. The author delves into the historical context of the artists' careers, exploring their influences, techniques, and styles. The book is richly illustrated with examples of Lely and Kneller's most famous works, providing readers with a visual insight into their artistic achievements. Collins-Baker also examines the impact of Lely and Kneller on the development of English portraiture, tracing their influence on subsequent generations of painters. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English art and the lives of two of its most important practitioners.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: 1120635659
• ISBN13: 9781120635655
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"