Publisher's Synopsis
Great Portraits: Children (1909) is a book written by Philip Leslie Hale, an American painter and art critic. This book is a collection of portraits of children that Hale painted during his career. The portraits are accompanied by descriptions and commentary by the author, providing insights into the artistic techniques and styles used in each piece. The book is divided into chapters based on the age of the children depicted, ranging from infants to teenagers. Hale's portraits capture the innocence and beauty of childhood, and the book offers a glimpse into the world of portrait painting in the early 20th century. Great Portraits: Children is a valuable resource for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the art of portraiture.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.
