John Pettie (1908)

""John Pettie (1908)"" is a book written by Martin Hardie that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the Scottish painter, John Pettie. The book includes a detailed biography of Pettie, tracing his early life and education, his artistic training, and his rise to prominence as a leading figure in the Victorian art world. It also features a critical analysis of Pettie's paintings, exploring his use of color, composition, and subject matter, and placing his work in the context of the broader artistic movements of his time. Throughout the book, Hardie draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and contemporary reviews, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of this important artist. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Victorian art and the life and works of John Pettie.""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.