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In the 1860s, the brothers Richard and Samuel Redgrave sat down to write the book that was, in effect, the first popular account of British painting. With remarkable industry, they examined and sifted through the earlier studies and documentary sources while also contributing a great deal of firsthand knowledge. Many of the artists of the time were personal friends or acquaintances, and Richard Redgrave was a member of the Royal Academy.
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... the statues she represented. He (Lord Northwick) was on board Nelson's ship when Caracciolo was taken and brought aboard. His description was most graphic of the whole scene. Of Caracciolo's trial in the cabin he said little, though from his knowledge of the language, he was made useful in some of the proceedings. He said the admiral was fairly tried, but it was by his own countrymen, who were his enemies, and that all he begged was that his execution might be delayed ...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
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