Artiste (1871)

Artiste is a novel written by Maria M. Grant and published in 1871. The book follows the story of a young woman named Grace Atherton, who dreams of becoming a successful artist. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and the limitations placed on women in Victorian society, Grace perseveres and eventually achieves her goal. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including fellow artists, wealthy patrons, and love interests. The novel explores themes of ambition, creativity, and the struggle for self-expression in a society that values conformity above all else. With its vivid descriptions of the art world and its engaging characters, Artiste is a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.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.