The Poor Artist

The Poor Artist: Or Seven Eye-Sights And One Object is a novel written by Richard Henry Horne and originally published in 1850. The story follows the life of a struggling artist named Julian, who is desperately trying to make a name for himself in the art world. Julian is constantly plagued by financial troubles and is forced to take on odd jobs to make ends meet.Throughout the novel, Horne explores the themes of poverty, art, and the struggles that artists face in society. The story is divided into seven chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Julian's life. These chapters are called ""eye-sights"" and they offer a glimpse into the world of the artist from different perspectives.The novel is also centered around an object that Julian comes into possession of - a mysterious painting that seems to have a strange power over those who view it. As Julian becomes more and more obsessed with the painting, he begins to lose touch with reality and his life spirals out of control.Overall, The Poor Artist is a thought-provoking and poignant novel that offers a unique perspective on the struggles of artists in society. Horne's writing is vivid and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the world of the struggling artist in 19th century England.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.