Frederic Lord Leighton: An Illustrated Record of His Life and Work by Ernest Rhys
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"Frederic Lord Leighton: An Illustrated Record of His Life and Work" by Ernest Rhys is a biographical and artistic chronicle written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life, influences, and artistic achievements of British painter Frederic Leighton, highlighting his significant role in the Royal Academy of Arts and his dedication to capturing beauty through art. It showcases Leighton's evolution as an artist against the backdrop of his numerous
works and their reception in society. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of Leighton's early years, beginning with his formative experiences in Italy, which deeply influenced his artistic philosophy. Rhys emphasizes that Leighton's career took off with his notable painting, "Cimabue's Madonna carried in Procession through the Streets of Florence", exhibiting the new energy he introduced to art in Britain. The narrative captures Leighton's family background—rooted in medicine and culture—and reveals how his early travels and studies laid a strong foundation for his future in the arts. Rhys hints at the challenges and triumphs Leighton faced as he sought to keep alive Italian ideals in London, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the 19th-century art scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rhys, Ernest, 1859-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frederic Lord Leighton: An Illustrated Record of His Life and Work |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Jonathan Ingram, Stephanie Eason, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Leighton of Stretton, Frederic Leighton, Baron, 1830-1896 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30262 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30262-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 899 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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