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The Life And Letters Of Frederic Shields

The Life And Letters Of Frederic Shields

Mills, Ernestine

Paperback

Art HistoryLiterary FiguresGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354419798
ISBN13: 9789354419799
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 17 2021
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.48
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Forgotten by many, Frederic Shields stands at the crossroads of faith, beauty, and the radical vision of the Pre-Raphaelites. His art was his devotion. In this intimate Victorian artist biography, Ernestine Mills traces the making of a shy, determined craftsman who became one of the most distinctive voices in 19th century British art. Combining life story with a rich correspondence, this biography and letters collection opens a rare window onto the studios, churches, and drawing rooms of Victorian England artists. Shields emerges as a key figure in British religious art and stained glass artist life, working in sympathy with the ideals of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and contributing to the wider current of Pre-Raphaelite art history. Mills writes as both chronicler and close observer, shaping an art history reference book that captures the discipline, doubts, and spiritual intensity behind his paintings, illustrations, and designs. For art history students, for Pre-Raphaelite enthusiasts, and for Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood fans, the gathered correspondence moves towards the complete letters of Frederic Shields, revealing friendships, commissions, and the moral struggles of an artist who refused to compromise. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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