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Richard Norris Brooke Artist Record Of Work
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Book Synopsis Richard Norris Brooke - Artist - Record of Work by : Walt H. Sirene
Download or read book Richard Norris Brooke - Artist - Record of Work written by Walt H. Sirene and published by Walt H. Sirene. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The artist's "Record of Work" begun in 1878 contains a listing for most of his art works by date with measurements, name of subject, small drawing and a brief description. To further illustrate the document the author added many photographs to augment Brooke's notations about his art works and life. In a way it is an autobiography and diary.
Book Synopsis Richard Norris Brooke, Celebrated Artist by : Walt H. Sirene
Download or read book Richard Norris Brooke, Celebrated Artist written by Walt H. Sirene and published by Walt H. Sirene. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Norris Brooke (1847-1920) is a celebrated artist. Featured are images of late 19th and early 20th Century Warrenton Virginia life and scenes. Brooke was raised in Warrenton at the time of the Civil War (age 14-18). He studied art in US and abroad, worked in Washington DC while keeping studio in Warrenton. Known for African-American genre, general portraiture, and landscapes. Early in his career he made drawings that appeared in Harper's Weekly Magazine while a struggling artist. His Warrenton scenes featured local sites and people. Included are images of his varied styles including well known subjects and works: The Pastoral Visit, A Dog Swap, Furling the Flag, John Marshall, Pocahontas and Gloucester Harbor 1912 . Biographical notes bring understanding of his works. Enjoy
Book Synopsis Warrenton Virginia, BISPHAM HOUSE by : Walt H. Sirene
Download or read book Warrenton Virginia, BISPHAM HOUSE written by Walt H. Sirene and published by Walt H. Sirene. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warrenton Virginia BISPHAM HOUSE Introduction The House – Part 1 A noteworthy part of this illustrated account is about the Bispham’s who built the house, ca. 1856, at the highest elevation in town (660’ vs. usually claimed point 646’ at Court House Square)) It is called Baptist Hill, for the nearby church and minister’s house next door to the Bispham’s. Soon after the house was built, the Civil War began. Because the town was at an important crossroads and rail branch line terminus, it became an army supply depot. Consequently, the two sides changed occupation 67 times. The first family’s experiences and neighbors add to understanding the times in a small Southern town. Included are interesting happenings and images of early scenes in Warrenton. All owners to current time are identified along with their caretaking and additions to the property. The house and owners help introduce captivating local and national history. Scrapbook – Part 2 The Scrapbook sections are three fourths of the document where images bring to life local events and people that inform about the Warrenton area through the years including: Historical Maps, slavery, General McClellan's farewell to his troops; distinguished people, visits by Presidents, Lafayette, and former residents: The Great Chief Justice John Marshall, John Singleton Mosby, Anthony Dangerfield, Dangerfield Newby, plus others. Artwork Surprising artworks amplify the local story; many by renowned Richard Norris Brooke; three creative murals by Stewart Burgess White; and three paintings of Mosby’s Berryville Raid; Edwin Austin Forbes, Civil War scenes. The art’s subject matter stimulates critical thinking that may inspire further research for forming educated judgments about historical times and events Interpretive History Used throughout is a teaching technique which combines facts, illustrative photos, and maps (high resolution, when possible, enables zooming for details) with stimulating explanatory information. It helps to tell a story about Warrenton, Fauquier, and America. Many images convey their own tale. This study began when the eighth owners wanted to gather photos and information about the old place. Their expanded discoveries and use of over 500 splendid illustrations provide a remarkable history lesson in this free eBook available to others interested in historical Warrenton Virginia and beyond. Enjoy! Skim read or trigger the PDF Page Thumbnails first to get a visual understanding from the images for the overall content. Then skip to what interests you.
Book Synopsis Richard Norris Brooke - A Photographic Exhibition by : Walt H. Sirene
Download or read book Richard Norris Brooke - A Photographic Exhibition written by Walt H. Sirene and published by Walt H. Sirene. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Norris Brooke became a celebrated American artist. In 1909 the great fire in Warrenton Virginia destroyed his summer studio containing 225 paintings and drawings, many of them assembled for an upcoming exhibition. His "Record of Work" enabled creating this chronological photographic exhibit of over 50 selected surviving artworks as a tribute to his memory and achievements. The collection includes styles of Realism, Impressionism and Cubism. You will see in detail his best-known images capturing the life of African Americans following emancipation. Scattered throughout this compilation are his portraits and landscapes. He particularly enjoyed painting landscapes near Warrenton Virginia. After viewing this exhibit, you can find surprising added information in free Google Books – download them as a PDF or simply view the eBooks in a browser. He made a RECORD of WORK by date including a sketch and description. View it at: https://books.google.com/books/about?id=M3BuDwAAQBAJ An ILLUSTRATED STORY containing details about his artwork and life – See: https://books.google.com/books/about?id=DXRQDwAAQBAJ
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