Author : Donald L. Smith
Publisher : Brandylane Publishers Inc
ISBN 13 : 1883911605
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (839 download)
Book Synopsis Lefevre James Cranstone by : Donald L. Smith
Download or read book Lefevre James Cranstone written by Donald L. Smith and published by Brandylane Publishers Inc. This book was released on 2004 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few people have had the pleasure of viewing the works of 19th century British artist Lefevre James Cranstone, who thus remains overlooked and unappreciated. By telling the story of the artist's life and work, author Donald Smith helps the reader appreciate this gifted artist. The book's 143 color plates illustrate how the artist documents the cities, rural landscapes, and people of his time through his versatility with diverse media and a superb use of detail. The book focuses primarily on the artist's trip to America between 1859 and 1860, which resulted in almost 300 detailed sketches of antebellum America, including works that illustrated the cruelty of the slave trade. The volume concludes with a description of the artist's life and career in England and in Australia.