George Inness An American Landscape Painter, 1825-1894

""George Inness: An American Landscape Painter, 1825-1894"" is a comprehensive biography of one of the most important American landscape painters of the 19th century. Written by Elizabeth McCausland, a renowned art historian and critic, the book delves into the life and work of George Inness, exploring his artistic development, his influences, and his impact on the American art world.The book begins with an overview of Inness's early life, including his childhood in New York and his early artistic training. McCausland then traces Inness's artistic career, from his early years as a painter of still lifes and portraits to his later focus on landscape painting. Throughout the book, McCausland provides detailed analyses of Inness's most important works, discussing their style, composition, and themes.In addition to exploring Inness's artistic achievements, the book also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his family, his fellow artists, and his patrons. McCausland also discusses Inness's spiritual beliefs, which had a profound impact on his art and his worldview.Overall, ""George Inness: An American Landscape Painter, 1825-1894"" is a fascinating and insightful look at the life and work of one of America's greatest artists. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American art, landscape painting, or the history of American culture.""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.