Reminiscences Of A Portrait Painter (1894)
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Reminiscences Of A Portrait Painter is a memoir written by George Peter Alexander Healy, a renowned American portrait painter who lived from 1813 to 1894. The book was originally published in 1894, just a few months after Healy's death. In this memoir, Healy recounts his life as a portrait painter, from his early days as an apprentice in Boston to his later years as a successful artist in Europe. He shares stories of his encounters with famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln, John Quincy Adams, and Louis Philippe, King of the French, all of whom he painted portraits of. Healy also provides insight into his artistic process, discussing the techniques and materials he used to create his portraits. He shares anecdotes about the challenges he faced in capturing the likeness and personality of his subjects, as well as the satisfaction he felt when he succeeded in doing so. Throughout the book, Healy's passion for his craft shines through, as does his deep appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the human form. Reminiscences Of A Portrait Painter is a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most talented and accomplished artists.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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- ISBN-13: 9781165009206
- ISBN-10: 116500920X
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.75 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.24 pounds
- Page Count: 266
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