Letters On Connoisseurship: Or The Anatomy Of A Picture, With Some Remarks On National Galleries (1857)

By William Noy Wilkins

Book Overview

Letters on Connoisseurship: Or The Anatomy of a Picture, With Some Remarks on National Galleries is a book written by William Noy Wilkins and published in 1857. The book is a collection of letters that Wilkins wrote to a friend, discussing the art of connoisseurship and analyzing various paintings in detail. Wilkins starts by defining what a connoisseur is and what skills and knowledge are required to become one. He then goes on to examine different aspects of a painting, such as composition, color, and technique, and explains how to evaluate them. He also provides examples of famous paintings and analyzes them in detail, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.In addition to discussing connoisseurship, Wilkins also shares his thoughts on national galleries and their role in preserving and promoting art. He argues that national galleries should focus on acquiring and displaying the best works of art, rather than trying to represent every artist or style.Overall, Letters on Connoisseurship is a valuable resource for anyone interested in art history or connoisseurship. Wilkins' insights and analyses provide a deep understanding of the art of painting and the skills required to appreciate it fully.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: 1437041892
• ISBN13: 9781437041897
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"