The Hazlitt, William 1778-1830 creator Glover, Arnold 1865-1905 Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney) 1867-1922 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 09 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a compilation of essays on fine arts written in the early 19th century. This volume primarily explores various picture galleries in England and includes Hazlitt's notes on a journey through France and Italy, as well as miscellaneous essays on art. The book serves to illuminate Hazlitt's deep appreciation and critique of visual art, underlining his philosophical reflections on beauty and aesthetics. The opening of this volume presents an engaging introduction to Hazlitt's exploration of the principal picture galleries in England, starting with Mr. Angerstein’s collection. As Hazlitt describes the atmosphere and allure of art, he expresses admiration for the intrinsic value of genuine works over mere reproductions. The opening chapter invites readers into a contemplative space, where the emotional resonance triggered by art allows for an escape from mundane concerns. Hazlitt reflects on his personal experiences with notable artworks, emphasizing how these pieces captivate the viewer’s imagination and evoke profound feelings, establishing a connection between the observer and timeless beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The principal picture-galleries in England -- Notes of a journey through France and Italy -- Miscellaneous essays on the fine arts. Release date is 2018-06-24 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified English essays -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57385 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57385 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134325.0 57385