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100 1 _aBensusan, S. L.
_q(Samuel Levy),
_d1872-1958
245 1 0 _aLawrence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMasterpieces in Colour
500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-29
508 _aProduced by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Lawrence" by S. L. Bensusan is a biography that explores the life and works of Sir Thomas Lawrence, a prominent English portrait painter active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book examines Lawrence's rise from humble beginnings to becoming the President of the Royal Academy, detailing his artistic contributions and the context of his times. It likely covers themes such as natural talent versus formal education, the challenges faced by artists within competitive social circles, and the impact of personal relationships on his art. In this biography, Bensusan provides insights into Lawrence's early life, highlighting his prodigious talent that emerged even as a child. The narrative chronicles his struggles amidst financial difficulties and the complexities of his romantic life, particularly his tumultuous relationships with the Siddons sisters, both of whom influenced him deeply. The book also critiques his work, noting his ability to flatter his subjects while struggling with color and composition compared to his contemporaries such as Reynolds and Gainsborough. Through this portrayal, readers gain a richer understanding of Lawrence not only as an artist but also as a complex individual navigating the intricacies of high society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLawrence, Thomas, Sir, 1769-1830
700 1 _aHare, T. Leman
_q(Thomas Leman),
_d1872-1935
830 0 _aMasterpieces in Colour
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42431
999 _c83270
_d83270