John Pettie, R.A., H.R.S.A. by Martin Hardie
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"John Pettie, R.A., H.R.S.A." by Martin Hardie is a biographical account of the Scottish artist John Pettie, written during the early 20th century. This work examines the life and artistic achievements of Pettie, highlighting his role in the Scottish School of painting and his contributions to genre art. The book likely provides insights into Pettie's development as an artist from his humble beginnings to becoming a respected member of the Royal Academy.
Throughout the biography, Hardie details Pettie's journey, emphasizing his keen artistic perception and mastery of color. The narrative covers significant moments in his career, such as his rise to prominence with works like "The Drum-head Court-Martial" and "Treason," reflecting his engagement with historical and literary themes, often inspired by Sir Walter Scott. Hardie also illustrates Pettie's unique artistic temperament, showcasing his ability to capture dramatic scenes and emotional depth in his paintings. Ultimately, the book serves as both an homage to Pettie's legacy and a study of the richness of his work as a colorist and painter of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hardie, Martin, 1875-1952 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Pettie, John, 1839-1893 |
| Title |
John Pettie, R.A., H.R.S.A. Sixteen examples in colour of the artist's work |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Pettie, John, 1839-1893 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37088 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 315 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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