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A Short Biography of John Singer Sargent
Contributor(s): Norcross, Carol (Author)
ISBN: 1944038132     ISBN-13: 9781944038137
Publisher: Benna Books
OUR PRICE:   $8.96  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: May 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Art | Individual Artists - General
- Art | Subjects & Themes - Portraits
- Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers
Series: Short Biographies
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 4.3" W x 6.7" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was an American painter who spent little time in the US. He grew up in a privileged, somewhat nomadic family living in Italy and France. Exposure to European art from an early age guided his exquisite paintings that captured both everyday life and portraits with drama and elegance.

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  • Short Biographies
    • series from Applewood's Benna Books imprint features short, intriguing, and entertaining biographies of world-renowned figures. Each beautiful hardcover book includes an interesting retelling of a single person's life, suitable for young adults and adults alike. These little gems will become beloved souvenirs of a favorite artist or a memorable trip to a museum.

    Contributor Bio(s): Applewood Books: - Applewood Books, publishers of America's living past, was founded in 1976. Since then, the company has published over 5,000 works, of which they've sold many millions of individual copies. Applewood's mission is to build a picture of America and American culture through primary sources. Among Applewood's best-selling titles are the "Books of American Wisdom" which include reprints of important American documents, essays, speeches, and poems.