Imaginary Portraits

Imaginary Portraits is a collection of essays written by Walter Pater, a 19th-century English essayist and critic. The book is a series of fictional biographies that explore the lives of various historical figures, including Mona Lisa, Michelangelo, and Sebastian van Storck. Pater uses his vivid imagination and poetic language to create a vivid portrait of each character, exploring their inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations. The essays are not meant to be historically accurate, but rather to capture the essence of each person and their impact on the world. Pater’s writing style is highly descriptive and evocative, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that transports the reader into the world of each portrait. The book is a testament to Pater’s literary talent and his ability to create compelling and imaginative works of art.1919. Pater was an English essayist and critic. Contents: A Prince of Court Painters; Denys L’Auxerrois; Sebastian van Storck; Duke Carl of Rosenmold.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.