Art and Artists: Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches (1868)

Art And Artists: Curious Facts And Characteristic Sketches is a book written by William P. Nimmo and published in 1868. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of various artists, both famous and obscure, from different periods of history. The author provides interesting and curious facts about the artists' lives, their personalities, and their unique artistic styles. The book is divided into chapters based on different art movements, such as the Renaissance, Baroque, and Romanticism. Each chapter includes several artists from that period and provides a brief history of their lives and works. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and sketches of the artists' most famous works. Overall, Art And Artists: Curious Facts And Characteristic Sketches is an informative and entertaining read for anyone interested in art history and the lives of famous artists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.