Project Gutenberg 2000-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 141 Pater, Walter 1839 1894 Pater, Walter Horatio Pater, Walter H. (Walter Horatio) Imaginary Portraits A prince of court painters -- Denys l'Auxerrois -- Sebastian van Storck -- Duke Carl of Rosenmold. Produced by Bruce McClintock. HTML version by Al Haines. "Imaginary Portraits" by Walter Pater is a collection of character sketches written during the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and artistic sensibilities of various historical figures and imaginary personalities, delving into their psychological and aesthetic complexities. The first chapter introduces us to Antony Watteau, a young painter whose journey from a modest life in Valenciennes to the artistic circles of Paris is filled with aspirations and emotional turmoil. The opening of "Imaginary Portraits" sets a reflective tone as it unfolds Antony Watteau's early life, revealing his artistic talents and inner conflicts. Initially depicted through the eyes of a narrator who is a close observer, we witness Watteau's struggles with self-doubt and his desire to escape his unremarkable origins. The narrative captures fleeting moments of joy and melancholy as he navigates his world, marked by interactions with his family and the vibrant energy of Valenciennes. As Watteau leaves for Paris, his hopes and fears are palpable, suggesting that his artistic path is fraught with both promise and potential heartache. The rich descriptions establish a vivid backdrop that invites readers into Watteau's life, hinting at the broader themes of aspiration, identity, and artistic expression that will resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Short stories, English Courts and courtiers -- Fiction Europe -- History -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 225481 2025-07-01T12:47:55.333904 text/html 219212 2021-01-01T00:05:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 85635 2021-01-01T00:05:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 157937 2025-07-01T12:47:59.925831 application/epub+zip 160082 2025-07-01T12:47:56.980835 application/epub+zip 160083 2025-07-01T12:47:55.933830 application/epub+zip 303790 2025-07-01T12:48:02.293815 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292012 2025-07-01T12:47:59.294809 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263116 2022-09-02T03:56:16.488168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212868 2025-07-01T12:47:54.998880 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 212771 2021-01-01T00:05:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 84156 2021-01-01T00:05:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19397 2025-07-01T12:48:02.416829 application/rdf+xml 14139 2025-07-01T12:47:56.412880 image/jpeg 3789 2025-07-01T12:47:56.171862 image/jpeg 155762 2025-07-01T12:47:55.352830 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia