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Experience a fascinating journey through American history with our latest offering, an insightful book that delves into the life of John Singleton Copley, a pivotal figure in the art world during the American Revolution. Brand new and published in 2016, this compelling narrative by award-winning historian Jane Kamensky takes you deep into the complexities of Copley's life, exploring his relationships with key historical figures like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.
With 544 pages filled with vibrant prose, this book presents a fresh perspective on the divided loyalties and tangled sympathies of a revolutionary era. Kamensky's engaging storytelling artfully illuminates Copley's struggle between artistic ambition and the political turbulence of his time. As resistance in colonial America escalated, Copley's longing for acclaim led him to London, where he became a renowned painter of Britain’s American War.
Accompanied by 8 pages of stunning color illustrations and 50 detailed images, this book is a must-have for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich narrative of America's artistic heritage.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393240016
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 544
Description:
In this intimate portrait of the painter John Singleton Copley and his extraordinary times, award-winning Harvard historian Jane Kamensky gives "a wonderfully fresh and surprising perspective on the American Revolution" (Stephen Greenblatt), a world riven by divided loyalties and tangled sympathies. Though Copley's prodigious talent earned him the patronage of Boston's patriot leaders, including Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, he did not share their politics and lamented America's provincialism. When painting portraits failed to satisfy his lofty ambitions and colonial resistance escalated, Copley looked longingly across the Atlantic, repatriating to London where he gained renown as the painter of Britain's American War. With a "vibrant prose style, Kamensky probes deeply" (New York Times), bringing new insight to this tumultuous period as seen through a towering figure of both Britain's and America™s artistic legacies.8 pages of color; 50 illustrations
With 544 pages filled with vibrant prose, this book presents a fresh perspective on the divided loyalties and tangled sympathies of a revolutionary era. Kamensky's engaging storytelling artfully illuminates Copley's struggle between artistic ambition and the political turbulence of his time. As resistance in colonial America escalated, Copley's longing for acclaim led him to London, where he became a renowned painter of Britain’s American War.
Accompanied by 8 pages of stunning color illustrations and 50 detailed images, this book is a must-have for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich narrative of America's artistic heritage.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393240016
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 544
Description:
In this intimate portrait of the painter John Singleton Copley and his extraordinary times, award-winning Harvard historian Jane Kamensky gives "a wonderfully fresh and surprising perspective on the American Revolution" (Stephen Greenblatt), a world riven by divided loyalties and tangled sympathies. Though Copley's prodigious talent earned him the patronage of Boston's patriot leaders, including Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, he did not share their politics and lamented America's provincialism. When painting portraits failed to satisfy his lofty ambitions and colonial resistance escalated, Copley looked longingly across the Atlantic, repatriating to London where he gained renown as the painter of Britain's American War. With a "vibrant prose style, Kamensky probes deeply" (New York Times), bringing new insight to this tumultuous period as seen through a towering figure of both Britain's and America™s artistic legacies.8 pages of color; 50 illustrations