Concerning Portraits And Portraiture (1891)

''Concerning Portraits and Portraiture'' is a book written by Helen Bigelow Merriman and originally published in 1891. The book explores the history and significance of portraits, from ancient times to the 19th century. Merriman discusses the various styles and techniques used to create portraits, including painting, sculpture, and photography. She also examines the role of portraiture in society, and how it has been used to represent individuals and groups throughout history. The book includes numerous illustrations of portraits, as well as discussions of famous artists and their works. Overall, ''Concerning Portraits and Portraiture'' provides a comprehensive overview of the art form and its cultural significance.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.