Sir Edwin Landseer

"Sir Edwin Landseer" by Frederic George Stephens is a late 19th-century biographical work that follows the life and artistic development of Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, a celebrated British painter and engraver. Opening with the Landseer family's history, the biography looks at Edwin’s father, John Landseer, and his influence in engraving. The narrative highlights the artistic surroundings that shaped Edwin’s youth, emphasizing how his father's lessons and the family's creative background contributed to his growth, setting the stage for a detailed look at his early experiences, artistic education, and rise to fame in the art world.