I, Hogarth - Hardcover

Dean, Michael

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ISBN 10: 1468303422 ISBN 13: 9781468303421

Publisher: Overlook Pr, 2013

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He was London's artist par excellence, and his work supplies the most enduring vision of the eighteenth century's ebullience, enjoyments, and social iniquities. From a childhood spent in a debtor's prison to his death in the arms of his wife, I, Hogarth follows the artist's life as he makes a name for himself and as he fights for artists with his Copyright Act. Through Hogarth's lifelong marriage to Jane Thornhill, his inability to have children, his time as one of England's best portrait painters, his old age and unfortunate dip into politics, and his untimely death, I, Hogarth is the remarkable story told through the artist's eyes. Michael Dean blends Hogarth's life and work into a rich and satisfying narrative, recommended for fans of Hilary Mantel and Peter Ackroyd.

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Praise for the work of Michael Dean:

"A witty, intelligent black comedy . . . convincing background detail." --Carla Nayland, "Historical Fiction"

"A fascinating story, intelligently and perceptively written." --Karen Hayes, author of "Letting Go"

"Forget Dan Brown. This is real art history, real conspiracy, and really relevant." --"World on Sunday"

Praise for the work of Michael Dean:
"A witty, intelligent black comedy . . . convincing background detail." --Carla Nayland, "Historical Fiction"
"A fascinating story, intelligently and perceptively written." --Karen Hayes, author of "Letting Go"
"Forget Dan Brown. This is real art history, real conspiracy, and really relevant." --"World on Sunday"

About the Author:

Michael Dean studied history at Oxford and holds a masters in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of multiple books, including a novel.

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