“When a man is no longer anxious to do better than well, he is done for.”
Quote by Benjamin Haydon
Work
Benjamin Robert Haydon: Correspondence and Table-talk
Benjamin Robert Haydon: Correspondence and Table-talk is a compilation of the correspondence and recorded conversations of the 19th-century English painter Benjamin Robert Haydon. The letters and discussions provide a comprehensive view of Haydon's personal life, his artistic development, and his interactions with contemporaries. The book is a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and intellectual climate of the period, as well as for appreciating Haydon's contributions to the art world. more
Author
Benjamin Haydon
Benjamin Haydon was an English painter known for his historical and portrait paintings. Born on January 26, 1786, and died on June 22, 1846, Haydon's works are celebrated for their fine detail and expressive emotion. more
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