Strangely Gifted

Collected Poetry and Recollections of David Gilmour Blythe

Fiction & Literature, Poetry, American
Cover of the book Strangely Gifted by David R. Majka, BookBaby
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David R. Majka ISBN: 9781543907742
Publisher: BookBaby Publication: August 21, 2017
Imprint: BookBaby Language: English
Author: David R. Majka
ISBN: 9781543907742
Publisher: BookBaby
Publication: August 21, 2017
Imprint: BookBaby
Language: English

David Gilmour Blythe (1815-1865), painter, poet, artisan and social critic, was a true American original. At a time when Victorian-era sentimentality ruled the upper classes of society, Blythe’s unique gaze captured the foibles of his environment with wit and irreverence. His mature paintings typically portray allegorical slayings of the Confederacy, herds of feral children rampaging through downtown Pittsburgh, ne’er-do-wells and drunks in their natural setting, and the Hogarthian chaos of life in a booming society with many dark corners and secrets. Blythe’s offbeat artistic vision was singular then as now and he is widely recognized as a leading 19th century American painter. His works reside in many of this country’s leading art museums and private collections. He was also a skilled and prolific poet, and that poetry is presented in collected and corrected form for the first time herein together with contemporary articles and images of his life and works.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

David Gilmour Blythe (1815-1865), painter, poet, artisan and social critic, was a true American original. At a time when Victorian-era sentimentality ruled the upper classes of society, Blythe’s unique gaze captured the foibles of his environment with wit and irreverence. His mature paintings typically portray allegorical slayings of the Confederacy, herds of feral children rampaging through downtown Pittsburgh, ne’er-do-wells and drunks in their natural setting, and the Hogarthian chaos of life in a booming society with many dark corners and secrets. Blythe’s offbeat artistic vision was singular then as now and he is widely recognized as a leading 19th century American painter. His works reside in many of this country’s leading art museums and private collections. He was also a skilled and prolific poet, and that poetry is presented in collected and corrected form for the first time herein together with contemporary articles and images of his life and works.

More books from BookBaby

Cover of the book Make Your Point! by David R. Majka
Cover of the book Notes from the Ameripocalypse by David R. Majka
Cover of the book Social and Historical Change by David R. Majka
Cover of the book Canopy of Mystery by David R. Majka
Cover of the book Busker's Holiday by David R. Majka
Cover of the book 6 Steps to the Integrated Schedule - SAP-Primavera Integration Made Easy by David R. Majka
Cover of the book Amboy Light Bearer by David R. Majka
Cover of the book The What, Why, and How of Getting Answers to Prayer by David R. Majka
Cover of the book The Dupont Society by David R. Majka
Cover of the book How to Be Happy 99% of the Time: A Practical Action Plan to Make Life Easier, Fun, and Meaningful by David R. Majka
Cover of the book The Athena Algorithm by David R. Majka
Cover of the book 100+ Free Things To Do in Atlanta by David R. Majka
Cover of the book Path To Inner Knowledge by David R. Majka
Cover of the book Their Harried Faith by David R. Majka
Cover of the book The Dragon Who Stole the Holidays by David R. Majka
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy