Critic Collection (page 5)

Portrait of Edmond de Goncourt (1822-1896), writer, c1880. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Portrait of Edmond de Goncourt (1822-1896), writer, c1880

Portrait of Arsene Alexandre (1859-1935), art historian and critic, 1902. Creator: Charles Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran
Portrait of Arsene Alexandre (1859-1935), art historian and critic, 1902

Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-1784), writer and philosopher, 1784. Creator: Jean Simon Berthelemy
Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-1784), writer and philosopher, 1784

Portrait of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), journalist and writer, 1865. Creator: Amelie Burdin
Portrait of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), journalist and writer, 1865

Portrait of Paul Léautaud (1872-1956), writer and columnist, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Paul Leautaud (1872-1956), writer and columnist, 1915

Portrait of Jules Janin (1804-1874), writer and critic, c1839. Creator: Charles-Emile-Callande de Champmartin
Portrait of Jules Janin (1804-1874), writer and critic, c1839

Portrait of Camille Mauclair (1872-1945), art critic, c1895. Creator: Henry Bataille
Portrait of Camille Mauclair (1872-1945), art critic, c1895

Octave Mirbeau (1848-1917), writer and journalist, 1919. Creator: Unknown
Octave Mirbeau (1848-1917), writer and journalist, 1919

Portrait of Thomas Sauvage (1794-1877), playwright, 1850. Creator: Claudius Lavergne
Portrait of Thomas Sauvage (1794-1877), playwright, 1850

The late Rev. W. Lisle Bowles, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The late Rev. W. Lisle Bowles, 1850. Portrait of English priest and poet William Lisle Bowles, whose life, ...like that of country clergymen in general, has been little diversified by incidents

Giovanni Baglione, 1625. Creator: Ottavio Mario Leoni
Giovanni Baglione, 1625

Painting Experts, 1863, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
Painting Experts, 1863, printed 1920

The Auction House: The Expert, 1863, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Auction House: The Expert, 1863, printed 1920

Dr. Johnson, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Johnson, n.d

Antonin Proust, 1889. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Antonin Proust, 1889

Antonin Proust, 1889. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Antonin Proust, 1889

Stéphane Mallarmé, 1897. Creator: Edvard Munch
Stephane Mallarme, 1897

Gunnar Heiberg, 1896, printed after 1906. Creator: Edvard Munch
Gunnar Heiberg, 1896, printed after 1906

Portrait of Jean Dolent, 1898. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Portrait of Jean Dolent, 1898

The music educator and music critic Prof. Josef Reitler, 1926. Creator: Clemens von Pausinger
The music educator and music critic Prof. Josef Reitler, 1926

John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures (litho)
3099579 John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures.); © Look and Learn

Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, economist, historian and political theorist (litho)
817642 Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, economist, historian and political theorist (litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Marx (1818-1883)

Portrait with dedication and signature of Adolfo Venturi (1856-1941), Italian art historian Italy. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

Portrait of Francisque Sarcey, French literary critic. Europe. Date of Photograph:1870-1875

Three-quarter length portrait of the French writer Edmond About. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Portrait of Flix-Ludger Rossignol, known as Victorin de Joncires, French composer and critic; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Full-length portrait of John Ruskin in elegant late Nineteenth century day dress. The famous art critic is leaning against a low wall along a road near a woods. Date of Photograph:1880 - 1890 ca

Portrait of Adrien Marx, French critic and writer; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Portrait of Edmond Franois Valentin About, French writer and art critic; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1865-1875

Portrait of Jules Gabriel Janin, French writer and critic; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Half-length portrait of the French writer mile Zola France Paris. Date of Photograph:1869-1878 ca

Portrait of Jules Janin sitting in armchair, besides a writing desk, dressed in jacket and satin vest. His face, with receding hairline, is framed by long white sideburns. Date of Photograph:1860-1865

Portrait of Henri de Lapommeraye, theater critic France Paris. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Portrait of the French art critic Marcel Raymond Florence. Date of Photograph:1860-1875

Cartoon, Louis Engel and Alexander Henderson
Cartoon, Mr Louis Engel (musician and music critic) and Mr Alexander Henderson (theatre owner and director) - I ll have my bond! (A reference to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.) 1885

Marriage of Rebecca West, novelist and critic
Marriage of Rebecca West (Cicely Isabel Fairfield, 1892-1983), novelist and critic. Seen here arriving at the church at Abinger, Surrey, with her sister, Dr Fairfield, who gave her away

Clive James pictured at the BBC during Christmas time. 6th December 1990

Seventy five year old poet and author Dame Edith Sitwell, in her bed. Dame Edith said about the Daily Mirror: " I have a great feeling of gratitude

The Art Historian, Professor Dr. Karl Voll (1867-1917) 1911 (oil on canvas)
XKH152165 The Art Historian, Professor Dr. Karl Voll (1867-1917) 1911 (oil on canvas) by Slevogt, Max (1868-1932); 120x93 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Time smoking a picture, 1761. Artist: William Hogarth
Time smoking a picture, 1761.The allegorical figure of Time is a satire concerning Hogarths belief that art connoisseurs only valued paintings for their age

Schumann. 1895. Artist: Thomas Bauer
Schumann. 1895. Robert Schumann (1810-1856), German composer and music critic. After Karl Jager (1833-1887). From The Musical Educator, Volume I by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C

Duranty, 1879. Artist: Edgar Degas
Duranty, 1879. Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), prolific French novelist and art critic. From The Studio Volume 93. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

Henrik Ibsen, Receiving Mr William Archer in Audience, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Henrik Ibsen, Receiving Mr William Archer in Audience, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

The critic, n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The critic, n.d.. Woman, full lgth. seated, right profile; looking at a half lgth. painting of herself?

The Critic, n.d.. Creator: Unknown
The Critic, n.d.. Woman, seated, full lgth. right profile, looking at a painting of herself?

The late J.G. Lockhart, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The late J.G. Lockhart, 1854. John Gibson Lockhart, a famed critic and writer...was called to the Scotch bar: his success, however, as an advocate was very moderate

Dr. Wylde, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Wylde, 1854. Portrait of British conductor, composer, teacher and music critic Henry Wylde, founder of The New Philharmonic Society. Dr

Hippolyte Lucas, French writer and critic
Hippolyte Lucas (1807-1878), French writer and critic. He wrote mainly plays and opera libretti. Date: circa 1860s

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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.