Critic Collection (#30)

Baron Friedrich Von Grim
BARON FRIEDRICH MELCHIOR VON GRIMM German writer and critic

Coleridge at Grasmere
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critic at Grasmere, Kendal

Coleridge at 26
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critic as a young man

Coleridge Maclise
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critic in old age

Charles Eliot Norton
CHARLES ELIOT NORTON American art critic, friend of Elizabeth Gaskell

Nikolai Dobrolyubov
NIKOLAI DOBROLYUBOV Russian critic and journalist of radical views

Vissarion Belinsky
VISSARION BELINSKY Russian critic, exiled from Moscow, staunch supporter of Russian culture and character

Francesco Ct. Algarotti
FRANCESCO, CONTE ALGAROTTI Italian writer and art critic, at age 33

Cow of an Art Critic
A discerning cow, unimpressed with an artists amateurish dawbs, makes some improvements with her tongue. The artist, who has been walking with his lady friend rushes back

Mata Hari / Spanish Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Dutch-born dancer at the Folies Bergere, Paris, where her Spanish Dance won the praise of the critic Serano

Aldous Huxley / Cig Card
ALDOUS LEONARD HUXLEY English novelist and critic

Gb Shaw / V Fair 1911
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW British playwright and critic in a long check coat

Dr Johnson / Heath / Reynold
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writer, lexicographer, critic and conversationalist at his desk with pen in hand in 1756

John Ruskin / Abraham Pc
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer At Brantwood Date: 1819 - 1900

John Ruskin / Millais
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer stands on rocks beside a river

Arnold Bennett / Photo 31
ENOCH ARNOLD BENNETT English novelist, dramatist and critic writing at his desk

Forster Circa 1922
EDWARD MORGAN FORSTER English novelist and critic

Hippolyte Taine, French critic and historian
Hippolyte Adolphe Taine (1828-1893), French critic and historian

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"Critics: The Masters of Analysis and Interpretation" Criticism has long been an integral part of the artistic world, shaping the way we perceive and appreciate various forms of expression. From Dr. Samuel Johnson's insightful observations in his 1775 oil painting to John Ruskin's profound reflections captured by John Everett Millais in 1853-1854, critics have played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of art. Edward Thomas, known for his perceptive literary critiques, added depth to the written word through his keen analysis. Similarly, Harold C. Harvey's masterpiece "The Critics" from 1922 portrays the essence of critical evaluation with its thought-provoking depiction. In Coleridge Nether Stowey, critics found solace amidst nature's beauty as they contemplated and dissected works that would stand the test of time. Arnold Bennett brought forth a fresh perspective on literature with his discerning eye for detail. T. S. Eliot stands as an iconic figure among poets turned critics, bridging two nations with his naturalized British identity while leaving an indelible mark on both sides of the Atlantic. Even caricatures like Baruch Spinoza remind us that criticism can take many forms - sometimes light-hearted but always aiming to provoke thought and discussion. Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp adopted her pen name Katherine Mansfield to explore life's complexities through her short stories; she too faced scrutiny from those who sought to analyze her work deeply. John Ruskin himself delved into self-reflection through portraiture, showcasing how even they are not immune to introspection and self-analysis. Samuel Johnson Reynolds exemplifies how criticism can be passed down through generations as knowledge is shared between mentors and mentees alike. Lastly, Charles Baudelaire demonstrated that criticism transcends borders; he left an everlasting impact on French poetry and essay writing while inspiring countless others around the globe. These individuals, among many others, have shaped the world of criticism.