Criticisms on Art; and Sketches of the Picture Galleries of England. With Catalogues of the Principal Galleries, Now First Collected. Edited by His Son

"Criticisms on Art; and Sketches of the Picture Galleries of England" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th-century art world through the discerning eyes of William Hazlitt. This collection, edited by his son, gathers Hazlitt's insightful critiques and vivid sketches of England's principal picture galleries for the first time. Hazlitt, renowned for his sharp wit and profound understanding of art and literature, provides invaluable commentary on the works of his contemporaries and masters of the past.Readers will find meticulously detailed catalogues of the major galleries of the time, offering a unique window into the art landscape of England. Hazlitt's writings capture the essence of the artistic debates and aesthetic sensibilities of the era, making this volume an essential resource for scholars, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of art criticism and the cultural heritage of England.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.