Anne Seymour Damer: A Woman Of Art And Fashion, 1748-1828 (1908)

Anne Seymour Damer: A Woman of Art and Fashion, 1748-1828 is a biography written by Percy Noble in 1908. The book explores the life and career of Anne Seymour Damer, an 18th-century English sculptor and artist who was known for her talent and beauty. The biography begins with Damer's early life, including her childhood and education. It then delves into her marriage to John Damer, a wealthy politician, and her subsequent rise to prominence in the art world. The book covers Damer's artistic achievements, including her sculptures and her work as a designer of decorative objects. Noble also explores Damer's personal life, including her relationships with other artists and writers of the time, such as Horace Walpole and Mary Berry. The book also touches on Damer's political views and her involvement in the abolitionist movement. Throughout the biography, Noble provides detailed descriptions of Damer's work and the artistic and cultural context in which she lived. He also includes numerous illustrations of Damer's sculptures and other artwork. Overall, Anne Seymour Damer: A Woman of Art and Fashion, 1748-1828 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and work of an important female artist of the 18th century.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.