The Master's Likeness (1885)

The Master's Likeness is a novel written by Joseph Johnson and published in 1885. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young artist named Henry who is struggling to find his own style and identity as a painter. Henry is deeply inspired by the works of the great masters, and he spends much of his time studying their techniques and trying to replicate their styles.One day, Henry receives an invitation from a wealthy art collector to visit his estate and paint a portrait of him. The collector is a mysterious man who seems to have a strange hold over everyone he meets, and Henry soon finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and manipulation.As Henry works on the portrait, he begins to notice strange similarities between the collector and the great masters he has studied. He becomes convinced that the collector is somehow connected to these masters, and he sets out to uncover the truth.The Master's Likeness is a gripping tale of art, intrigue, and deception. It explores the themes of identity, creativity, and the power of art to shape our perceptions of the world around us. With its vivid descriptions of the art world and its characters, this novel is a must-read for anyone who loves art and literature.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.