A Painter's Camp: In Three Books

By Philip Gilbert Hamerton

Book Overview

A Painter's Camp: In Three Books is a book written by Philip Gilbert Hamerton. It is a collection of essays that describe the author's experiences while residing in a painter's camp. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on different aspects of the camp. The first part describes the physical surroundings of the camp, including the landscape, the weather, and the flora and fauna. The second part focuses on the artists who reside in the camp, their work, and their interactions with one another. The third part explores the creative process, including the challenges and rewards of painting in the open air. Throughout the book, Hamerton provides vivid descriptions of the scenery and the people he encounters, as well as his own thoughts and reflections on art and nature. A Painter's Camp: In Three Books is a compelling read for anyone interested in art, nature, or the intersection between the two.Book I. In England. Book II. Scotland. Book III. France.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: 1162971908
• ISBN13: 9781162971902
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"