Robert Feke

Robert Feke: The Early Newport Portrait Painter And The Beginnings Of Colonial Painting is a book written by William Carey Poland and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of Robert Feke who was a prominent portrait painter in Newport Rhode Island during the colonial period in America. It delves into Feke's early life his training as an artist and his rise to prominence as a portrait painter. The book also explores the cultural and artistic context of colonial America providing insights into the development of painting during this period. In addition the author examines Feke's influence on other artists of the time and his lasting legacy in American art. Overall Robert Feke: The Early Newport Portrait Painter And The Beginnings Of Colonial Painting is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American art and the cultural and artistic context of colonial America.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.