The Life Of Sir David Wilkie With His Journals, Tours And Critical Remarks On Works Of Art; And A Selection From His Correspondence V3

The Life of Sir David Wilkie: With His Journals, Tours and Critical Remarks on Works of Art; and a Selection from His Correspondence V3 is a comprehensive biography of the famous Scottish artist David Wilkie. The book is written by Allan Cunningham, a Scottish author and poet who was a contemporary of Wilkie. The biography covers Wilkie's life from his birth in 1785 to his death in 1841, tracing his rise to fame as a painter and his travels throughout Europe and the Middle East. The book includes excerpts from Wilkie's journals and correspondence, giving readers a glimpse into his personal life and artistic process. Additionally, the book includes critical remarks on Wilkie's works of art, providing insight into the artist's style and technique. Overall, The Life of Sir David Wilkie is an informative and engaging biography that offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of Scotland's most celebrated 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.