Articles liés à The Unequalled Collection of Engraved Portraits, Vol....

The Unequalled Collection of Engraved Portraits, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

James T. Mitchell

 
9781330736586: The Unequalled Collection of Engraved Portraits, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover a rare, curated collection of American portraits that offers a deep look at historic figures through masterful engravings and original drawings. This volume highlights an extensive range of portraits—from presidents and Supreme Court figures to famed statesmen and jurists—drawn from life by notable artists and published in respected series.

This edition gathers diverse works, including mezzotints, etchings, and line engravings, with several pieces presented as original drawings or proofs. It showcases the artistry of collectors and engravers who helped define American portraiture, including works connected to well-known commissions and significant historical moments.

- A wide spectrum of portrait types: full busts, half-lengths, and full-length figures across major American statesmen, jurists, and legal figures.
- Notes on rare series and editions, including originals and proofs by renowned engravers.
- Examples across various styles and periods, from mezzotinto and stipple to line and engraving on stone.
- A historical cataloging of portraits that invites framing and collection by connoisseurs and enthusiasts.

Ideal for readers and collectors of engraving, American history, and portraiture, especially those drawn to significant figures like Franklin, Washington, and other leaders highlighted in this volume.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.