Dutch Pictures: With Some Sketches In The Flemish Manner (1861)

""Dutch Pictures: With Some Sketches In The Flemish Manner"" is a book written by George Augustus Sala and published in 1861. The book is a collection of sketches and descriptions of Dutch and Flemish life and art. Sala, a British journalist and writer, traveled extensively throughout the Netherlands and Belgium, and his observations on the people, landscapes, and paintings of these countries are vividly described in the book. The work is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on Dutch life and art, while the second part explores Flemish art and culture. The book is illustrated with black and white engravings of famous Dutch and Flemish paintings, as well as scenes from everyday life in the Netherlands and Belgium. Overall, ""Dutch Pictures: With Some Sketches In The Flemish Manner"" is a fascinating glimpse into the art and culture of two of Europe's most important artistic centers during the 19th century.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.