Excerpt from The Works of James Barry, Esq. Historical Painter, Vol. 1 of 2: Containing, His Correspondence From France and Italy With Mr. Burke; His Lectures on Painting Delivered at the Royal-Academy; Observations on Different Works of Art in Italy and FranceSome account of him is therefore added to the work but the best is that which he conveys of himself in the course of his writings.May the pupil copy his excellencies for the sake of public fame, and avoid nothing but his slight defects, for his own private comfort.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.

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