Sketches by Samuel Prout: In France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Switzerland

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"The Studio " Limited, 1915 - 26 pages
 

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Page 9 - Not thy Councils, not thy Kaisers, win for thee the world's regard; But thy painter, Albrecht Diirer, and Hans Sachs, thy cobbler-bard.
Page 4 - ... found our way into his quiet studio, where, like a delicate exotic requiring the most careful treatment to retain life within it, he could keep himself warm and snug, as he expressed it ; there he might be seen at his easel, throwing his rich and beautiful colouring over a sketch of some old palace in Venice or time-worn cathedral of Flanders ; and though suffering much from pain and weakness, ever cheerful, ever thankful that he had still strength enough to carry on his work. He rose late, and...
Page 4 - ... no man has ever given more unquestionable evidence of a gentle and generous spirit, or more truly deserved the esteem in which he is so universally held. His always delicate health instead of souring...
Page 4 - His always delicate health instead of souring the temper made him more thoughtful of the trials of others ; ever ready to assist the young by the counsels of experience, he is a fine example of perseverance and industry, combined with suavity of manner and those endearing attributes which invariably blend with admiration of the artist affection for the man.

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