02422cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000370011224501020014926400510025130000470030233600260034933700260037533800360040150000310043750802050046852013130067353400450198665300210203165300250205285600430207766010UtSlPG20260610134526.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aN1 aSpooner, Shearjashub,d1809-185910aAnecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art  (Vol. 1 of 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-08-08  aTim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art" by Shearjashub Spooner is a historical collection that was written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a rich tapestry of narratives revolving around notable artists, exploring both their struggles and triumphs, and aims to uncover the fascinating intricacies of the art world. The author seeks to instill an appreciation for the fine arts by chronicling the lives of creative geniuses and shedding light on the often tumultuous journey they undertook.  The opening of the text sets the stage for the exploration of the melancholic fate of several artists, illustrating the infelicities they faced despite their brilliance. Through poignant anecdotes, such as the tragic tale of Torregiano, who met a dire end due to the treachery of a nobleman, and the struggles of other artists like Thomas Banks and James Barry, the author highlights the stark contrast between artistic genius and societal neglect. These stories underscore the emotional resonance of the creative journey and the unpredictability of public reception while expressing the author's earnest hope that such trials will evoke a sympathetic appreciation for artists' contributions to culture and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArt -- Anecdotes  aArtists -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66010