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John Hoppner (1905)

John Hoppner (1905)

Skipton, Horace Pitt Kennedy

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ISBN10: 1165540460
ISBN13: 9781165540464
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 278
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled John Hoppner was written by Horace Pitt Kennedy Skipton in 1905. It is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of John Hoppner, an English portrait painter who was active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The book begins with an overview of Hoppner's early life and education, tracing his career from his apprenticeship with a London coach painter to his rise as a successful portrait artist. Skipton provides a detailed analysis of Hoppner's style, technique, and influences, discussing the artist's use of color, composition, and brushwork.The book also includes a number of reproductions of Hoppner's most famous works, as well as lesser-known pieces that showcase the breadth of his talent. Skipton examines Hoppner's relationships with his patrons, including members of the royal family, and discusses the artist's role in shaping the cultural and artistic landscape of his time.Overall, John Hoppner is a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of British painting. Skipton's engaging prose and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the life and work of this important artist.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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