George Morland s Pictures: Their Present Possessors is a book written by Ralph Richardson and published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of George Morland, a British painter who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Morland was known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes, and his paintings were highly sought after during his lifetime.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a biographical sketch of Morland s life, including his childhood, ...
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George Morland s Pictures: Their Present Possessors is a book written by Ralph Richardson and published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of George Morland, a British painter who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Morland was known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes, and his paintings were highly sought after during his lifetime.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a biographical sketch of Morland s life, including his childhood, education, and artistic career. It also discusses his personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. The second part of the book focuses on Morland s paintings, and provides detailed descriptions of many of his most famous works.One of the unique features of the book is that it includes information about the present-day owners of many of Morland s paintings. Richardson conducted extensive research to track down the current whereabouts of Morland s works, and he provides detailed information about the paintings provenance, condition, and significance.Overall, George Morland s Pictures: Their Present Possessors is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of George Morland, as well as for art historians and collectors. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th and 19th century British art, and offers insights into the life and times of one of its most talented practitioners.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.
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