""A Dominican Artist: A Sketch Of The Life Of Pere Besson Of The Order Of St. Dominic"" is a biographical book written by Henrietta Louisa Farrer Lear and originally published in 1877. The book tells the story of Pere Besson, a French Dominican friar who was also a talented artist. The author describes Besson's life, from his childhood in France to his time as a Dominican friar in Rome, where he painted many religious works for churches and private collections.The book provides detailed information about Besson's artistic style, techniques, and influences, as well as his religious beliefs and devotion to the Dominican order. It also includes several reproductions of Besson's paintings, which were highly praised during his lifetime for their beauty and spiritual depth.Overall, ""A Dominican Artist"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a little-known but talented artist and religious figure of the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars of religious history, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.