This scarce book was first published in 1880. It is a fascinating read for any art enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information about the genre painters that is still useful and practical today. It will prove of much interest to the amateur and professional artist alike. Contents: Genre Painting -- Rembrandt -- De Hooch and Van der Meer and Nicholas Maes -- Terburg and Metsu -- Jan Steen -- Sostade, Teniers, and Brekelenkamp -- The Petty Masters -- Watteau -- Lancret and Pater -- Chardin -- Fragonard -- Hogarth, Wilkie, and Leslie. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.