Publisher's Synopsis
John Wesley Jarvis, American Painter 1780-1840: With A Checklist Of His Works is a comprehensive book that explores the life and work of John Wesley Jarvis, a prominent American painter who lived from 1780 to 1840. The book is written by Harold E. Dickson, an expert in American art history, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about Jarvis and his contributions to the art world.The book begins with an introduction to Jarvis's life and career, providing readers with a detailed overview of his early years, his artistic training, and his rise to prominence as a painter. The author then delves into Jarvis's art, discussing his style, techniques, and subjects. Throughout the book, readers will find numerous examples of Jarvis's work, including portraits, landscapes, and still lifes.In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of Jarvis's life and work, the book also includes a checklist of his works. This checklist is an invaluable resource for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts, as it provides a complete listing of all known works by Jarvis, along with information about their current locations and ownership.Overall, John Wesley Jarvis, American Painter 1780-1840: With A Checklist Of His Works is an essential resource for anyone interested in American art history, particularly the life and work of John Wesley Jarvis. With its detailed analysis of Jarvis's art and its comprehensive checklist of his works, this book is sure to become a go-to reference for scholars and enthusiasts alike.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.