My Egotistigraphy (1866)

von Chester Harding

188 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

My Egotistigraphy is a memoir written by Chester Harding, an American portrait painter. Published in 1866, the book details Harding's life from his childhood in Massachusetts to his success as a painter in Europe and America. Harding writes in a candid and often humorous tone, sharing anecdotes and personal reflections on his experiences. He describes his struggles as a young artist, his relationships with other painters and patrons, and his travels throughout Europe. The book also provides insights into the social and cultural landscape of the mid-19th century, including Harding's observations on slavery, politics, and the arts. Overall, My Egotistigraphy is a fascinating account of one artist's life and career, offering a unique perspective on American and European society during a pivotal period in history.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Memoiren, Berichte, Erinnerungen
• ISBN: 9781104357757
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC