Imaginary Portraits

Imaginary Portraits is a collection of eight essays written by Walter Pater, a prominent English essayist and literary critic of the late 19th century. The essays are a series of fictionalized biographies of historical figures, including Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and others. Pater's writing style is characterized by his use of elaborate, ornate language and his focus on aestheticism, which emphasizes the beauty and sensory experience of art and literature. In these essays, he explores the lives of these famous artists and thinkers, imagining their inner thoughts and motivations as they create their masterpieces.The essays are not strictly biographical, but rather a blend of fact and fiction, as Pater takes creative liberties with the historical record to create a more vivid and compelling portrait of each subject. Through his writing, Pater seeks to capture the essence of each figure's creative spirit and the impact of their work on the world.Overall, Imaginary Portraits is a fascinating exploration of the lives and minds of some of history's most influential artists and thinkers, written in Pater's distinctive and poetic style. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and literature or the development of aesthetic philosophy.1919. Pater was an English essayist and critic. Contents: A Prince of Court Painters; Denys L'Auxerrois; Sebastian van Storck; Duke Carl of Rosenmold.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.