Sir David Wilkie (1903) - William Bayne - Bog

Sir David Wilkie is a biography of the Scottish artist David Wilkie, written by William Bayne and originally published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Wilkie's life and career, from his early years in Scotland to his success as a painter in London and his travels throughout Europe and the Middle East. Bayne explores Wilkie's artistic style and techniques, as well as his influences and inspirations, and includes numerous illustrations of his most famous works. The book also delves into Wilkie's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, his struggles with illness and addiction, and his untimely death at the age of 47. Overall, Sir David Wilkie offers a fascinating 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.