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Explore the life and artistic achievements of one of the leading figures of the Victorian art world in this biography of Frederic, Lord Leighton by George Charles Williamson. Leighton (1830-1896) was a renowned British painter and sculptor, celebrated for his classical and historical subjects, as well as his role as President of the Royal Academy. Williamson delves into Leighton's artistic journey, examining his major works and the influences that shaped his distinctive style. From his early training to his later successes, the book offers insights into the artist's techniques, inspirations, and the cultural context in which he worked. Discover the man behind the masterpieces in this comprehensive account of a significant contributor to 19th-century art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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