The book "The Autobiography of Philip Gilbert Hamerton, 1834-1858, and Memoirs by His Wife, 1858-1894" is an impressive sketch of the life and work of the outstanding British artist and writer Philip Gilbert Hamerton. In this book, you will learn about the first years of his life, upbringing, professional growth, as well as about the difficult relationship with his wife Evgenia, who later wrote a memoir about her husband. This book helps to better understand Hamerton's personality, his art and his contribution to world culture. Immerse yourself in the world of the 19th century and learn more about the life of this great artist through his own words and those of those closest to him.