This book comprises biographical sketches and portraits of 139 artists from around the world and throughout history. Enriched with the original artwork of each artist, it provides a glimpse into the lives and works of some of the most prominent figures in painting. The book also includes critical reviews of their works by Pilkington, a British artist and art historian. This book is a must-have for art lovers, historians, and students of the arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.