The Poor Artist: Or Seven Eye-Sights And One Object (1850)

The Poor Artist: Or Seven Eye-Sights And One Object is a novel written by Richard Henry Horne and published in 1850. The story revolves around the life of a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the world of art. The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which describes a different scene or event that the artist encounters. The first chapter describes the artist's encounter with a poor woman who is begging for money on the street. The second chapter is about the artist's visit to a museum, where he is inspired by the works of great artists. The third chapter is about the artist's encounter with a beautiful woman who becomes his muse. The fourth chapter describes the artist's journey to the countryside, where he is inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape. The fifth chapter is about the artist's encounter with a group of poor children, who he teaches how to draw. The sixth chapter is about the artist's struggle to sell his paintings and make a living. The final chapter is about the artist's encounter with a mysterious object, which he believes will bring him fame and fortune. The book explores themes of poverty, art, inspiration, and the struggle to make a living as an artist. It is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that provides a glimpse into the life of an artist in 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.