Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Richard Wilson (1908)

Richard Wilson (1908)

Fletcher, Beaumont

Paperback

Art HistoryHistorical FiguresFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1166306976
ISBN13: 9781166306977
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled Richard Wilson by Fletcher and Beaumont is a comprehensive biography of the renowned British landscape painter, Richard Wilson. The book provides a detailed account of Wilson's life, from his birth in Wales in 1714 to his death in London in 1782. The authors explore Wilson's early years as an apprentice in London, his travels to Italy where he honed his skills as a painter, and his eventual return to England where he established himself as a leading figure in the art world.The book delves into Wilson's artistic style, examining his use of light, color, and composition in his landscape paintings. The authors also discuss Wilson's influence on other artists of his time, including his role in the development of the English landscape painting tradition. The book includes numerous illustrations of Wilson's paintings, providing readers with a visual representation of his work.In addition to exploring Wilson's life and work, the book also sheds light on the social and cultural context in which he lived. The authors examine the political and economic climate of 18th century England, as well as the cultural trends that shaped the art world during this time.Overall, Richard Wilson by Fletcher and Beaumont is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this important figure in British art history. The book provides a comprehensive and engaging account of Wilson's life, his artistic achievements, and his enduring legacy.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.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All