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In this deeply personal memoir, renowned painter Benjamin Robert Haydon reflects on his life, his art, and the challenges he faced as a professional artist in 19th-century Britain. With its intimate revelations and vivid descriptions of the world of art, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of painting and drawing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This essay presents a detailed comparison of fresco and oil painting techniques and argues for the superiority of fresco in large-scale projects such as the decoration of the Houses of Parliament. It is a fascinating glimpse into the artistic debates of the 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Before the painter Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846) committed suicide, he asked for his autobiographical writings to be published. Edited by Tom Taylor, this three-volume work appeared in 1853. Volume 1 reproduces Haydon's account of his life up to 1820. His Conversations and Table-Talk is also reissued in this series.

Artist, diarist, and devotee of the Elgin Marbles, Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846) is best known for his large-scale paintings and outspoken views. In this two-volume work, first published in 1876, his son provides a memoir and brings together letters to and from eminent correspondents, along with journal extracts.