Historical Portraits, 1600-1700 (1909)

by Harold Beresford Butler

Book Overview

Historical Portraits, 1600-1700 is a book written by Harold B. Butler and first published in 1909. The book is a collection of portraits of notable figures from the 17th century, accompanied by biographical information about each person. The portraits are primarily from the English and Dutch schools of painting and include figures such as King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, William III of Orange, and Queen Mary II. The book provides insight into the political and cultural climate of the time, as well as the evolution of portraiture during the period. The author, Harold B. Butler, was a British art historian and curator who specialized in the study of portrait painting. Historical Portraits, 1600-1700 is considered a valuable resource for scholars and art enthusiasts interested in the history of portraiture and the 17th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163989665
• ISBN13: 9781163989661
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"