Lessons in Likeness

Portrait Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, 1802-1920

Autor*innen

• Estill Curtis Pennington

Parameter

• 276 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Kunst & Kultur
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the evolution of portrait painting in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley from 1802 to 1920, this book highlights a diverse range of artists, including William Edward West and John Alberts. It showcases their work depicting a variety of subjects, from prominent figures to rural inhabitants. The narrative is enriched with illustrations from The Filson Historical Society's extensive collection of around 400 portraits, providing a valuable resource for understanding the artistic heritage of the region.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Hardcover