Dominican Artist: A Sketch Of The Life Of Pere Besson Of The Order Of St. Dominic (1877)

""A Dominican Artist: A Sketch Of The Life Of Pere Besson Of The Order Of St. Dominic"" is a biographical book written by Henrietta Louisa Farrer Lear and originally published in 1877. The book tells the story of Pere Besson, a Dominican friar who was also a talented artist. It explores his life, from his childhood in France to his time as a member of the Dominican Order and his work as an artist. The book provides insights into Besson's artistic style, his inspirations, and the challenges he faced as a religious figure pursuing a career in art. It also sheds light on the Dominican Order and its role in the Catholic Church during the 19th century. Overall, ""A Dominican Artist"" is a fascinating look at the life of a unique individual and a valuable historical document for those interested in art, religion, and the intersection of the two.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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.