Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 163 Hubbard, Elbert 1856 1915 Ali Baba Elbertus, Fra Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists Raphael -- Leonardo -- Botticelli -- Thorwaldsen -- Gainsborough -- Velasquez -- Corot -- Correggio -- Bellini -- Cellini -- Whistler. Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches focusing on eminent artists, written in the late 19th century. This volume showcases the lives and contributions of renowned figures such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli, exploring their artistic achievements while delving into the personal stories and historical contexts that shaped their work. Hubbard’s reflections on these great artists convey admiration for their creativity and the legacies they left behind. The opening portrays a rich tapestry of thoughts about Raphael, diving into his significance in art history, his relationship with the Preraphaelite Brotherhood, and his genius that transcends time. It recounts Raphael’s early life in Urbino, highlighting his influences, familial ties, and artistic education. With vivid imagery and emotional storytelling, the text sets the stage for understanding how the interplay between his personal experiences and cultural milieu contributed to his monumental success. This insightful portrayal invites readers to appreciate not only the artistry of these masters but also the human stories behind their transformations into legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571 Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 Correggio, 1489?-1534 Raphael, 1483-1520 Velázquez, Diego, 1599-1660 Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788 Bellini, Giovanni, -1516 Botticelli, Sandro, 1444 or 5-1510 Thorvaldsen, Bertel, 1770-1844 Corot, Jean-Baptiste-Camille, 1796-1875 N Text Category: Biographies Category: Art 479442 2025-08-03T07:15:00.216765 text/html 479263 2025-01-09T22:33:12.211280 text/html 267254 2025-08-03T07:15:08.040746 application/epub+zip 273485 2025-08-03T07:15:03.332730 application/epub+zip 251609 2025-08-03T07:15:02.177720 application/epub+zip 510851 2025-08-03T07:15:11.789701 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 485414 2025-08-03T07:15:07.322725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464499 2022-09-03T11:10:27.528615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445686 2025-08-03T07:14:59.841760 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 440933 2020-12-29T14:42:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20174 2025-08-03T07:15:11.922671 application/rdf+xml 18330 2025-08-03T07:15:02.669708 image/jpeg 4051 2025-08-03T07:15:02.420732 image/jpeg 178405 2020-12-29T14:42:21 application/octet-stream application/zip 264673 2025-08-03T07:15:00.256721 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