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Anecdote Biography: William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence And J. M. W. Turner (1860) is a book written by John Timbs. It is a collection of biographical sketches of six prominent English artists who were active during the 18th and 19th centuries. The artists featured in the book are William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence, and J. M. W. Turner. Each biography provides a detailed account of the artist's life, including their upbringing, education, artistic influences, notable works, and personal relationships. The book is filled with interesting anecdotes about the artists, giving readers a glimpse into their personalities and quirks. The book also includes illustrations of some of the artists' most famous works, allowing readers to see the art that is being discussed. Overall, Anecdote Biography: William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence And J. M. W. Turner (1860) is a fascinating look at some of England's most influential artists, and is a must-read for anyone interested in art history.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.