Publisher's Synopsis
Notes On American Artists, 1754-1820 is a book written by William Kelby and published in 1922. The book is a collection of notes and biographical sketches of American artists who were active during the period of 1754 to 1820. The artists included in the book are painters, sculptors, engravers, and architects who played a significant role in the development of American art during the early years of the country's history.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a general overview of the state of American art during the period covered by the book. It discusses the various influences that shaped American art, including European styles and traditions, as well as the impact of the American Revolution and the emergence of a distinct American identity.The second part of the book consists of biographical sketches of individual artists. Each sketch provides a brief overview of the artist's life and career, as well as a list of their known works. The artists included in the book range from well-known figures like John Singleton Copley and Benjamin West to lesser-known artists like John Trumbull and Charles Willson Peale.Overall, Notes On American Artists, 1754-1820 provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American art. The book offers insights into the lives and work of some of the most important artists of the period, and sheds light on the broader cultural and historical context in which they worked.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.
