Publisher's Synopsis
The Cyclopedia of Painters and Paintings Volume 4, written by John Denison Champlin Jr. in 1887, is a comprehensive reference book that provides an extensive collection of biographies of famous painters and their notable paintings. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a collection of biographies of notable painters from various countries, including Italy, Spain, France, Germany, England, and the United States. The biographies detail the life and works of each artist, including their style, technique, and notable paintings.The second part of the book is dedicated to the paintings themselves. This section provides a detailed description of each painting, including its history, style, and significance. The paintings are arranged by country and chronological order, making it easy for readers to navigate and find the information they need.The book is illustrated with over 1000 high-quality engravings, providing readers with a visual representation of the paintings and the artists who created them. The engravings are accompanied by detailed captions that provide additional information about the paintings and their significance.Overall, the Cyclopedia of Painters and Paintings Volume 4 is an invaluable resource for art enthusiasts, historians, and scholars. Its comprehensive coverage of notable painters and their works, combined with its high-quality engravings, make it a must-have for anyone interested in the history of 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.
