{"product_id":"winslow-homer-american-artist-albert-ten-eyck-gardner-9781161686869","title":"Winslow Homer, American Artist: His World And His Work","description":"Winslow Homer, American Artist: His World And His Work is a comprehensive book that explores the life and art of one of America's most celebrated artists, Winslow Homer. Authored by Albert Ten Eyck Gardner, this book provides a detailed account of Homer's life, from his early years as a commercial illustrator to his later years as a renowned painter. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Homer's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Homer's early years, including his upbringing in Boston and his early career as an illustrator. The second chapter focuses on Homer's time in Paris, where he studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and was exposed to the work of the Impressionists. The third chapter examines Homer's time in England, where he worked as a war correspondent during the Civil War and produced some of his most iconic works. The fourth chapter delves into Homer's later years, when he turned his attention to painting scenes of nature and the sea. The book also includes a detailed analysis of some of Homer's most famous works, including The Gulf Stream, Breezing Up, and The Herring Net. Throughout the book, Gardner provides insights into Homer's creative process and the cultural and historical context in which he worked. He also includes numerous illustrations of Homer's paintings, sketches, and illustrations, making this book a visual feast for art lovers. Overall, Winslow Homer, American Artist: His World And His Work is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's greatest 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Albert Ten Eyck Gardner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 116168686X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161686869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d","brand":"Albert Ten Eyck Gardner","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065391886591,"sku":"9781161686869","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4bd5311b-9963-421e-a230-7e1196174ce8.jpg?v=1768674884","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/winslow-homer-american-artist-albert-ten-eyck-gardner-9781161686869","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}