A Series Of Original Portraits And Caricature Etchings V2, Part 1: With Biographical Sketches And Illustrative Anecdotes (1838)

By John Kay

Book Overview

""A Series Of Original Portraits And Caricature Etchings V2, Part 1"" is a book by John Kay, first published in 1838. This volume features a collection of portraits and caricature etchings of notable figures from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, accompanied by biographical sketches and illustrative anecdotes. The book offers a unique and entertaining glimpse into the lives of politicians, artists, writers, and other prominent individuals of the time, as seen through the eyes of the artist. The etchings are highly detailed and often humorous, capturing the personalities and quirks of the subjects in a playful and satirical manner. The biographical sketches provide additional context and background information, making this book a valuable resource for historians and art enthusiasts alike. Overall, ""A Series Of Original Portraits And Caricature Etchings V2, Part 1"" is a fascinating and engaging work that offers a glimpse into the world of 18th and 19th-century Britain through the lens of one of its most talented artists.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164547968
• ISBN13: 9781164547969
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 2.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"