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“Art,” said the man, regarding lingeringly a half finished canvas standing on an easel in the middle of the poorly furnished room, and then the very insignificant little girl beside him, who had posed for him ever since she had dispensed with long clothes, and subsequently taken to them, again, and had always proved an unsatisfactory model from an artistic point of view, “is the only thing really worth living for, and yet it’s the most bally rotten thing to take up—as a bread winning profession, you understand.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1907, tells the story of a young woman named Jill who, after her father passes away, finds herself alone and without any means of support. As a talented artist, she decides to open an art school to support herself. Despite her challenges, she remains determined to succeed and finds an unlikely ally in John, a wealthy young man who, despite his initial skepticism, becomes her devoted pupil. The book delves into the complexities of art, the struggles of being a woman artist in a male-dominated world, and the power of perseverance. It offers a glimpse into the challenges of living in London at the turn of the twentieth century, offering readers a historical perspective on the period. The author presents a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of art, the value of determination, and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331144991_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331144991
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331144991
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 322 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25993822/1
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