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Focusing on the art of etching, the book delves into its historical evolution from the 15th century to the 19th century, highlighting its significance as a printmaking technique. Hamerton provides detailed technical insights, including necessary materials and various techniques. A substantial portion is dedicated to notable etchers like Rembrandt and Whistler, featuring biographical sketches and analyses of their styles, accompanied by reproductions of their works. The book serves as both a practical guide for aspiring artists and a celebration of etching as a vital art form.
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Etchings And Etchers (1905), Philipp Gilbert Hamerton
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Etchings And Etchers (1905)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Philipp Gilbert Hamerton
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 540
- ISBN13
- 9781436839242
- Category
- Fine art
- Description
- Focusing on the art of etching, the book delves into its historical evolution from the 15th century to the 19th century, highlighting its significance as a printmaking technique. Hamerton provides detailed technical insights, including necessary materials and various techniques. A substantial portion is dedicated to notable etchers like Rembrandt and Whistler, featuring biographical sketches and analyses of their styles, accompanied by reproductions of their works. The book serves as both a practical guide for aspiring artists and a celebration of etching as a vital art form.