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The Domestic And Artistic Life Of John Singleton Copley (1882)

The Domestic And Artistic Life Of John Singleton Copley (1882)

Amory, Martha Babcock

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ArtistsAmerican Art - GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164077007
ISBN13: 9781164077008
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 496
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Domestic and Artistic Life of John Singleton Copley is a book written by Martha Babcock Amory in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of John Singleton Copley, a renowned American painter who lived in the 18th century. The biography covers Copley's early life, his artistic career, and his personal life. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Copley's life. The first chapter provides an overview of Copley's childhood and family background, while the second chapter discusses his early artistic influences and training. The subsequent chapters delve into Copley's artistic career, including his rise to fame as a portrait painter and his later works, which included historical and genre paintings. The book also explores Copley's personal life, including his marriage to Susanna Farnham Clarke and his relationships with other artists and patrons. Throughout the book, Amory provides detailed descriptions of Copley's paintings, as well as insights into his artistic techniques and style. The book also includes several illustrations of Copley's works, as well as photographs of his family and contemporaries. Overall, The Domestic and Artistic Life of John Singleton Copley is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most celebrated artists. It provides a fascinating glimpse into Copley's life and works, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American art.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.

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