Lely And Kneller

<p><i>Lely and Kneller</i> delves into the lives and artistic contributions of two pivotal figures in 17th and early 18th-century British portraiture: Sir Peter Lely and Sir Godfrey Kneller. This meticulously researched volume by Charles Henry Collins Baker offers a detailed examination of their careers techniques and the impact they had on the development of art in England.</p> <p>Exploring their individual styles and the historical context in which they worked the book provides insights into the artistic trends of the time and the patronage system that shaped their careers. From Lely's influence in establishing a distinctive style of portraiture to Kneller's role in capturing the likenesses of royalty and prominent figures this book offers a comprehensive overview of their artistic legacies. <i>Lely and Kneller</i> is an essential resource for art historians students and anyone interested in the history of British art.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br>