This beautifully illustrated book provides an in-depth look at the life and art of Frederic Leighton, one of the most important painters of the Victorian era. Corkran traces Leighton's career from his early days as a student at the Royal Academy to his later years as president of the institution. Along the way, she explores his artistic influences, his working methods, and his unique vision. Lavishly produced with numerous color plates, this book is a must-have for lovers of Victorian art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.