Sir David Wilkie (1903)

By William Bayne

Book Overview

Sir David Wilkie (1903) is a biographical book written by William Bayne about the life and works of the renowned Scottish painter Sir David Wilkie. The book covers Wilkie's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated painters of his time. It also provides a detailed account of Wilkie's travels, including his visits to Spain, Italy, and the Middle East, which greatly influenced his artistic style. The book includes a comprehensive analysis of Wilkie's most famous paintings, such as The Blind Fiddler and The Chelsea Pensioners, and examines his contribution to the development of British art. The book is illustrated with numerous reproductions of Wilkie's works, providing readers with a visual representation of his artistic legacy. Overall, Sir David Wilkie (1903) is an insightful and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and art of one of Scotland's most celebrated painters.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: 1165604884
• ISBN13: 9781165604883
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"