Fine prints by Sir Frederick Wedmore
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"Fine Prints" by Sir Frederick Wedmore is a guide to the art and practice of print collecting, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the world of fine prints, discussing their beauty, historical significance, and the techniques of notable artists. It caters to both novice and advanced collectors, emphasizing the joy and educational value that come from the pursuit of collecting these artistic treasures. At the start of "Fine
Prints," the author reflects on the rich tapestry of print collecting and its appeal, highlighting the thoughtful engagement it encourages with the world of art. Wedmore introduces the characteristics that define fine impressions, underscores the importance of condition and rarity, and sets the stage for exploring various artists and styles—such as etching, line engraving, and mezzotint. He outlines the rewards of becoming a specialist and the pleasure derived from nurturing an appreciation for art through print collecting, providing an insightful foundation for the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wedmore, Frederick, Sir, 1844-1921 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19008363 |
| Title | Fine prints |
| Edition | New and enlarged edition, with fifteen illustrations. |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: John Grant, 1905. |
| Series Title | The collector series. |
| Contents | Prefatory note -- Introduction -- The task of the collector -- Claude, Vandyke, Ostade, Hollar -- Rembrandt -- French revival of etching -- Whistler and Haden -- Later English etchers -- Dürer: The "Little masters" -- Italian line engravers -- French eighteenth century prints -- Turner prints -- Mezzotints -- Lithographs -- Appendix: Certain woodcuts -- Postscript -- Bibliography. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| Subject | Engraving -- Collectors and collecting |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70701 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Last Update | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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