The Life And Letters Of Washington Allston

The Life and Letters of Washington Allston is a biographical book written by Jared B. Flagg. It chronicles the life and artistic career of Washington Allston, an American painter and poet who lived from 1779 to 1843. The book provides a detailed account of Allston's upbringing, education, and artistic influences, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth. The letters included in the book offer insight into Allston's personal life and artistic process. The book also explores Allston's contributions to the American art scene and his role in the development of Romanticism in America. Overall, The Life and Letters of Washington Allston is a comprehensive and engaging biography of an important figure in American art history.This Contains Reproductions From Allston's Paintings.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.