Catalogue Of Prints V1: Modern Etchings Of The Foreign Schools In The National Art Library, Victoria And Albert Museum (1903)

By Martin Hardie

Book Overview

Catalogue Of Prints V1: Modern Etchings Of The Foreign Schools In The National Art Library, Victoria And Albert Museum (1903) is a comprehensive guide to the collection of modern etchings from foreign schools in the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The book is written by Martin Hardie and is the first volume of a series of catalogues of prints. The book contains detailed descriptions of over 7,000 etchings from the 19th century, including works by prominent artists such as Rembrandt, Whistler, and Goya. The etchings are organized by country of origin and arranged alphabetically by artist, making it easy for readers to find specific works. In addition to the descriptions of the etchings, the book also includes an introduction by Hardie on the history and techniques of etching, as well as a glossary of terms related to printmaking. The book is illustrated with black and white reproductions of some of the etchings in the collection. Overall, Catalogue Of Prints V1: Modern Etchings Of The Foreign Schools In The National Art Library, Victoria And Albert Museum (1903) is an invaluable resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the history and techniques of printmaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164597876
• ISBN13: 9781164597872
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"