George Engleheart, 1750-1829: Miniature Painter To George III (1902)

""George Engleheart, 1750-1829: Miniature Painter To George III"" is a book written by George Charles Williamson and published in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of George Engleheart, a prominent miniature painter of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Engleheart was known for his exquisite portraits of the aristocracy and royalty of his time, including King George III and his family.The book includes a biography of Engleheart, tracing his early life and training as an artist, his rise to fame as a miniature painter, and his relationships with his patrons and fellow artists. It also includes a comprehensive catalog of Engleheart's works, with detailed descriptions and analysis of each piece.The book is illustrated with numerous black and white reproductions of Engleheart's paintings, as well as portraits of his contemporaries and other relevant historical figures. The text is written in a scholarly yet accessible style, making it an informative and engaging read for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of portraiture and the Georgian era.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.