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Sketches Of The Principal Picture Galleries In England

Sketches Of The Principal Picture Galleries In England

William Hazlitt

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Kessinger Publishing
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2008
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9781437076097
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Sketches of the Principal Picture Galleries in England: With a Criticism on Marriage A-La-Mode is a book written by William Hazlitt and published in 1824. The book is a collection of essays in which Hazlitt shares his thoughts on various art galleries and paintings in England, including the National Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, and the Royal Academy. In addition to his commentary on the artwork, Hazlitt also includes a critique of the painting series Marriage A-La-Mode by William Hogarth. He analyzes the social commentary and satire in the paintings, which depict the disastrous consequences of a loveless marriage between a wealthy merchant’s daughter and a young nobleman.Hazlitt’s writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and personal opinions, making the book a unique and engaging read for art lovers and literary enthusiasts alike.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.

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