Chodowiecki by Ludwig Kaemmerer

"Chodowiecki" by Ludwig Kaemmerer is an artistic monograph written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and works of Daniel Chodowiecki, a renowned Polish-German painter and printmaker, providing an in-depth examination of his artistic contributions and influence. Most notably, it features a plethora of illustrations, including 204 artworks created by Chodowiecki, offering a visual journey through his significant artistic endeavors. The opening of the work establishes the intention of presenting Chodowiecki's life and artistry in a manner accessible to the general public. Through nostalgic reflections, the author recounts the vivid childhood memory associated with a particular engraving that sparked an early interest in art. This passage sets a tone of reverence for Chodowiecki's talent and hints at the emotional connection between the artist's works and the viewer. It highlights his upbringing in Danzig, aspects of his artistic training, and the formative influences that shaped his path as an artist, suggesting that the ensuing chapters will delve into both the technical aspects and the personal history that underscore Chodowiecki's significance in art history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Kaemmerer, Ludwig, 1862-1938
Artist Chodowiecki, Daniel, 1726-1801
Editor Knackfuss, H. (Hermann), 1848-1915
LoC No. 01013150
Title Chodowiecki
Original Publication Germany: Velhagen & Klasing,1897.
Series Title Künstler-Monographien: XXI
Credits Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language German
LoC Class NE: Fine Arts: Print media
Subject Chodowiecki, Daniel, 1726-1801
Category Text
eBook-No. 67664
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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