The Life Of Sir David Wilkie V3: With His Journals, Tours, And Critical Remarks Of Works Of Art (1843)

By David Wilkie

Book Overview

The Life of Sir David Wilkie V3 is a book written by David Wilkie himself in 1843. It is an autobiographical account of his life, including his journals, tours, and critical remarks of works of art. Wilkie was a Scottish painter who was known for his genre paintings, which depicted everyday life scenes. In this book, he shares his experiences as a painter, including his travels to Europe and the Middle East, where he was inspired to create some of his most famous works. He also provides insights into his creative process, as well as his opinions on other artists and their works. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in art history, as it provides a firsthand account of the life and work of one of Scotland's most celebrated painters.And A Selection From His Correspondence. In Three Volumes. 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: 1165815168
• ISBN13: 9781165815166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"