Book excerpt: This book provides a beautiful introduction to the life and work of Sir Edwin Landseer, featuring a portrait of the artist, a biography, and ten stunning photogravures of his paintings. Landseer was one of the most famous painters of his time, known for his ability to capture the likeness and character of animals with remarkable accuracy. This volume is a must-have for anyone interested in Landseer's art or the history of British painting. 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.