Sketches Of The Principal Picture Galleries In England - William Hazlitt - Bog

Sketches of the Principal Picture Galleries in England: With a Criticism on Marriage A-La-Mode is a book written by William Hazlitt and published in 1824. The book is a collection of essays that provide a detailed description of the principal picture galleries in England, including the National Gallery, the Dulwich Gallery, and the Marquis of Stafford's Gallery. Hazlitt's writing is characterized by his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of each painting he describes.The book also includes a criticism of William Hogarth's series of paintings, Marriage A-La-Mode. Hazlitt analyzes the series in detail, exploring the themes and symbolism present in each painting. He also provides a historical context for the series, discussing the social and cultural factors that influenced Hogarth's work.Overall, Sketches of the Principal Picture Galleries in England: With a Criticism on Marriage A-La-Mode is a fascinating exploration of art and culture in early 19th-century England. Hazlitt's writing is insightful and engaging, and his descriptions of the paintings are vivid and evocative. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in art history or English literature.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.