A General Dictionary of Painters is a comprehensive reference book that provides detailed biographical information about the most prominent painters of the art world. Written by Matthew Pilkington in 1840, the book contains memoirs of the lives and works of the most eminent professors of painting. It covers a wide range of painters from various time periods and countries, including Italy, France, Spain, Germany, England, and the Netherlands. The book is organized alphabetically by artist's name and includes a brief history of their life, their artistic style and techniques, notable works, and critical analysis. The book is an invaluable resource for art historians, students, and enthusiasts who are interested in learning about the lives and works of the greatest painters in history.From Its Revival By Cimabue, In The Year 1250, To The Present Time.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.