An English Interpreter

An English Interpreter: A Sketch of Frederic James Shields and His Work at Eaton Hall Chapel is a book written by Horace Elisha Scudder in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Frederic James Shields, an English artist and illustrator who was known for his contributions to the Eaton Hall Chapel. The book covers Shields' early life, his education, and his development as an artist. It also delves into the history of Eaton Hall Chapel and the commission that Shields received to create a series of murals for the chapel. The book describes Shields' creative process, his use of symbolism and his attention to detail in creating the murals. In addition to providing a biography of Shields, the book also serves as a guide to the Eaton Hall Chapel and its artwork. It includes detailed descriptions of the murals and other decorative elements of the chapel, as well as photographs and illustrations of Shields' work. Overall, An English Interpreter: A Sketch of Frederic James Shields and His Work at Eaton Hall Chapel is a comprehensive account of an important artist and his contributions to a significant piece of English architectural and artistic history.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.