Nollekens And His Times V1 - John Thomas Smith - Bog

Nollekens And His Times V1: Comprehending A Life Of That Celebrated Sculptor (1829) is a book written by John Thomas Smith that provides a detailed account of the life and work of the renowned British sculptor Joseph Nollekens. The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of Nollekens' life, including his early years, his training as a sculptor, his rise to fame, and his relationships with other artists and patrons.Throughout the book, Smith provides numerous anecdotes and personal recollections of Nollekens, as well as detailed descriptions of his most famous works, including his busts of famous figures such as George III and William Pitt the Younger. The book also includes reproductions of several of Nollekens' sculptures, as well as portraits of the artist and his contemporaries.Overall, Nollekens And His Times V1 is a fascinating and informative look at the life and work of one of Britain's most celebrated sculptors, and is sure to be of interest to anyone with an interest in art history or the cultural history of 18th and 19th century Britain.In Two Volumes. And Memoirs Of Several Contemporary Artists, From The Time Of Roubiliac, Hogarth, And Reynolds, To That Of Fuseli, Flaxman, And Blake.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.