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In this thoughtful collection of essays, published in 1893, James offers his critique on the art of illustration as he pens incisive profiles of several artists. The work is best known for James's influential essay on John Singer Sargent, whose art work James found "astonishing," and for his revealing essay on Honoré Daumier, which did much to elevate Daumier's reputation as a serious artist.
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In this thoughtful collection of essays, published in 1893, James offers his critique on the art of illustration as he pens incisive profiles of several artists. The work is best known for James's influential essay on John Singer Sargent, whose art work James found "astonishing," and for his revealing essay on Honoré Daumier, which did much to elevate Daumier's reputation as a serious artist.
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Overview

In this thoughtful collection of essays, published in 1893, James offers his critique on the art of illustration as he pens incisive profiles of several artists. The work is best known for James's influential essay on John Singer Sargent, whose art work James found "astonishing," and for his revealing essay on Honoré Daumier, which did much to elevate Daumier's reputation as a serious artist.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940000743485
Publisher: B&R Samizdat Express
Publication date: 10/15/2012
Series: B&R Samizdat Express
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 200 KB

About the Author

Henry James, OM (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James, Sr. and the brother of renowned philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.

Date of Birth:

April 15, 1843

Date of Death:

February 28, 1916

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Attended school in France and Switzerland; Harvard Law School, 1862-63
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