Publisher's Synopsis
Portraits And Backgrounds is a book written by Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield and published in 1917. The book is a collection of essays on various artists and their works, as well as on the backgrounds and settings that inspired them. Blashfield, a prominent art historian and critic, covers a wide range of artists and styles, from Renaissance masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to contemporary American painters like John Singer Sargent and Cecilia Beaux. She also explores the cultural and historical contexts in which these artists worked, including the influence of classical mythology and the rise of modernism. Throughout the book, Blashfield provides insightful commentary on the techniques and themes of each artist, as well as on the broader social and artistic trends of their time. Portraits And Backgrounds is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of art and its impact on society.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.
