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Benjamin Haydon, 1816, (1943). Creator: George Henry Harlow
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Benjamin Haydon, 1816, (1943). Creator: George Henry Harlow
Benjamin Haydon, 1816, (1943). Portrait of British painter and author Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846) whose " Autobiography" proved more enduring than his painting. His grandiose artistic style, combined with his financial incompetence meant he was constantly in debt. His disappointed artistic ambitions led to his ruin and he eventually committed suicide. From " English Diaries and Journals", by Kate O Brien. [Collins, London, 1943]
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This print captures the essence of Benjamin Robert Haydon, a renowned British painter and author from the 19th century. Created by George Henry Harlow in 1816, this portrait showcases Haydon's profile, revealing a man deeply immersed in his artistic world. With pencil and chalk strokes expertly executed, Harlow brings out the intensity and determination that defined Haydon's character. However, behind his grandiose artistic style lay financial incompetence that plagued him throughout his life. Constantly burdened by debt, Haydon's disappointed artistic ambitions ultimately led to his ruin. Tragically, he succumbed to despair and committed suicide. While Haydon may not have achieved lasting fame through his paintings, it is through his autobiography that he left an enduring legacy. His personal account of triumphs and failures became a significant contribution to social history. This remarkable print is part of "English Diaries and Journals" by Kate O'Brien published in 1943 under William Collins' imprint. It serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by artists like Haydon during their lifetime. The print collector who possesses this piece holds not just a historical artifact but also a glimpse into the complex life of Benjamin Robert Haydon - an artist whose dreams were overshadowed by financial misfortune yet immortalized through words rather than brushstrokes.
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