02257cam a22003133u 4500 37088 UtSlPG 20260610133839.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Hardie, Martin, 1875-1952 John Pettie, R.A., H.R.S.A. : Sixteen examples in colour of the artist's work Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-14 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "John Pettie, R.A., H.R.S.A." by Martin Hardie is a biographical account of the Scottish artist John Pettie, written during the early 20th century. This work examines the life and artistic achievements of Pettie, highlighting his role in the Scottish School of painting and his contributions to genre art. The book likely provides insights into Pettie's development as an artist from his humble beginnings to becoming a respected member of the Royal Academy. Throughout the biography, Hardie details Pettie's journey, emphasizing his keen artistic perception and mastery of color. The narrative covers significant moments in his career, such as his rise to prominence with works like "The Drum-head Court-Martial" and "Treason," reflecting his engagement with historical and literary themes, often inspired by Sir Walter Scott. Hardie also illustrates Pettie's unique artistic temperament, showcasing his ability to capture dramatic scenes and emotional depth in his paintings. Ultimately, the book serves as both an homage to Pettie's legacy and a study of the richness of his work as a colorist and painter of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pettie, John, 1839-1893 Pettie, John, 1839-1893 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37088 77928 77928