Portraits in art books

Thomas Lawrence was the most important British portrait painter of his generation. His sitters included monarchs,...  Read More >>

Explores the art of John Singer Sargent in the context of nineteenth-century botany, gynecology, literature, and...  Read More >>

This collection of pin-up illustrations depicts pretty girls reading comics. The new hardbound deluxe edition features...  Read More >>

Focusing on the art of self-portraiture, this effortlessly engaging exploration of the lives of artists sheds fascinating...  Read More >>

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Create lifelike portraits of family and friends--even a self-portrait--with this easy-to-follow drawing book! Eyes,...  Read More >>

Philip de László (1869-1937) was the pre-eminent portrait artist working in Britain between 1907 and 1937. He painted...  Read More >>

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Matt Adrian's lush acrylic paintings of birds range from the delightfully cute to the decidedly sinister. This book...  Read More >>

Sheilagh O'Leary and Rhonda Pelley spent two summers travelling from Bonavista Bay to the Great Northern Peninsula...  Read More >>

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This comprehensive volume illustrates these various aspects of Banier's career, containing photographs of such literary,...  Read More >>

Portrait painting is one of the most popular forms of artistic expression. This book offers step-by-step instructions...  Read More >>

Focuses on foundational principles of art. This book gives serious beginners to professional artists an understanding...  Read More >>

The Later Stuarts spans one of the most eventful periods in British history, from the accession of James II in 1685...  Read More >>

Catalogues the world's most comprehensive collection of American portrait miniatures, ranging in date from the early...  Read More >>

A fresh look at how literary and visual portraiture in the Romantic era embodied a newly commercial culture  Read More >>

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books...  Read More >>

At the center of every fortunate life, there is love. This stunning portfolio captures the sweet emotion in irresistible...  Read More >>

Using traditional oil techniques, this title shows you how to paint lively, glowing portraits of children with luminous...  Read More >>

This fascinating new book explores the world of portraiture from a number of vantage points, and asks key questions...  Read More >>

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General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1830 Original Publisher: Wilson Subjects: Gardening...  Read More >>