John Martin, Painter: His Life and Times (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432614690)

John Martin, Painter: His Life and Times is a biography of the British painter John Martin, written by Mary L. Pendered. The book delves into the life and works of Martin, who was known for his epic paintings of biblical and historical scenes. Pendered explores Martin's upbringing, his early artistic influences, and his rise to fame in the 19th century. The book also examines Martin's unique painting style, which was characterized by dramatic lighting, bold colors, and a grandiose scale. Throughout the book, Pendered provides insights into Martin's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and patrons. The book includes numerous illustrations of Martin's paintings, as well as photographs of the artist and his contemporaries. Overall, John Martin, Painter: His Life and Times is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important artists of the Victorian era.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.

Author: Mary L. Pendered
ISBN-10: 143261469X
ISBN-13: 9781432614690
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d