Author Description

World Famous Paintings is a book written and illustrated by American artist Rockwell Kent. The book features reproductions of some of the most iconic paintings from around the world, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. Each painting is accompanied by a brief description and analysis by Kent, providing insight into the artist's techniques and themes. The book is divided into sections based on different eras and styles, including Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism, and Modernism. Kent's illustrations are also included throughout the book, showcasing his own artistic style and interpretation of the paintings. World Famous Paintings is a comprehensive and visually stunning guide to some of the greatest works of art in history.This is a new release of the original 1939 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.