Famous Paintings as Seen and Described by Famous Writers

""Famous Paintings as Seen and Described by Famous Writers"" is a unique and fascinating book that explores the world of art through the eyes of renowned writers. The author, Esther Singleton, has compiled a collection of essays and articles written by famous writers such as Charles Dickens, Henry James, and Oscar Wilde, who have all shared their personal experiences and interpretations of famous paintings. The book is divided into sections based on different art movements, including the Renaissance, Baroque, and Impressionism. Each section features a variety of paintings and the corresponding essays written about them. The book also includes beautiful reproductions of the paintings being discussed, allowing readers to fully appreciate the art while reading the insightful commentary by the writers. Overall, ""Famous Paintings as Seen and Described by Famous Writers"" is a must-read for art enthusiasts and literature lovers alike. It offers a unique perspective on the world of art and provides a fascinating glimpse into the minds of some of the greatest writers of all time.1902. With Numerous Illustrations. Essays written by such authors as F.A. Gruyer, John Ruskin, Cosmo Monkhouse, Carl Justi, F. G. Stephens, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Theopile Gautier and J. Buisson on works by Raphael, Crivelli, Van Eyck, Velasquez, Titian, Gainsborough, Carpaccio, Rembrandt, Reynolds, Rubens, Correggio and da Vinci.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.