""John Pettie"" is a comprehensive book written by Martin Hardie, originally published in 1908. The book is a biography of the famous Scottish painter, John Pettie, who was known for his historical and genre paintings. The book provides a detailed account of Pettie's life, from his childhood in Edinburgh to his rise to fame as one of the leading artists of the Victorian era. It discusses his artistic influences, his training at the Royal Scottish Academy, and his early successes as a painter. The book also examines Pettie's artistic style and techniques, and provides a critical analysis of his most famous works. In addition, the book includes a selection of Pettie's paintings, along with detailed descriptions and commentary. Overall, ""John Pettie"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of this important Scottish artist.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.