Project Gutenberg 2011-05-20 Public domain in the USA. 644 Barrington, Russell, Mrs. 1841 1933 Barrington, Emilie Isabel Wilson Wilson, Emilie Isabel The life, letters and work of Frederic Leighton. Volume II Produced by Jeannie Howse, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Baron Leighton, Volume II" by Mrs. Russell Barrington is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. It meticulously chronicles the life and artistic journey of Frederic Leighton, a prominent English painter and first President of the Royal Academy. The book delves into his creative processes, personal and professional relationships, as well as his significant contributions to the world of art during the 19th century. The opening of the biography introduces readers to a collection of tributes and reflections from those who knew Leighton, emphasizing his character, talent, and the evolution of his artistry. It discusses how he overcame early influences to establish his own unique style in painting, highlighting his dedication to beauty and detail, as well as his appreciation for nature. The early chapters suggest a rich narrative to follow that encapsulates not only his artistic endeavors but also the cultural and social context of his time, promising a fascinating exploration of an influential figure in art history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Leighton of Stretton, Frederic Leighton, Baron, 1830-1896 ND Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature Category: Art 1286968 2025-08-14T14:40:19.358654 text/html 1237711 2021-01-07T17:41:26 text/html 12632404 2025-08-14T14:40:49.948533 application/epub+zip 12618352 2025-08-14T14:40:27.324681 application/epub+zip 524949 2025-08-14T14:40:23.299647 application/epub+zip 13301578 2025-08-14T14:41:04.115491 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13224780 2025-08-14T14:40:44.294555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 949501 2022-09-16T12:32:01.730953 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1002570 2025-08-14T14:40:16.212711 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1001995 2021-01-07T17:41:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1002118 2021-01-07T17:41:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20355 2025-08-14T14:41:04.374462 application/rdf+xml 21827 2025-08-14T14:40:24.101645 image/jpeg 4298 2025-08-14T14:40:23.705661 image/jpeg 379078 2021-01-07T17:41:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 12653320 2021-01-07T17:41:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 378657 2021-01-07T17:41:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 12805335 2025-08-14T14:40:19.695676 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