TY - BOOK AU - Hubbard,Elbert TI - Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04: Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters AV - ND PY - 2006/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Millet, Jean François, 1814-1875 KW - Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 KW - Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641 KW - Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 KW - Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564 KW - Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640 KW - Meissonier, Jean Louis Ernest, 1815-1891 KW - Titian, approximately 1488-1576 KW - Fortuny, Mariano, 1838-1874 KW - Scheffer, Ary, 1795-1858 KW - Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 KW - Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 N1 - Release date is 2006-04-04; Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical essays written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the lives of eminent painters, exploring their contributions to art and the personal experiences that shaped them. The book delves into the stories behind iconic figures like Michelangelo and Rembrandt, offering insights into their creative processes and the eras they lived in. At the start of the book, the focus is on Michelangelo, detailing his early life, struggles, and eventual rise to prominence as one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. The narrative captures his passion for sculpture and painting, alongside anecdotes of his interactions with contemporaries, such as Leonardo da Vinci. Through vivid descriptions, the opening sets the stage for an exploration of Michelangelo's character, influences, and the formidable legacy he left behind in the world of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18118 ER -