Thomas Bewick: His Life And Times

By Robert Robinson

Book Overview

""Thomas Bewick: His Life and Times"" is a biography written by Robert Robinson that explores the life and legacy of the renowned British wood engraver and natural history illustrator, Thomas Bewick. The book delves into Bewick's upbringing in the Northumberland countryside, his apprenticeship as a wood engraver in Newcastle, and his rise to fame as one of the most influential artists of his time. Robinson also examines Bewick's artistic style, which was characterized by his ability to capture the essence of nature in his illustrations, as well as his role in the development of the printing industry. Alongside Bewick's artistic achievements, the book also covers his personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships. With its detailed research and engaging writing style, ""Thomas Bewick: His Life and Times"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of this important figure in British art history.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: 1163293482
• ISBN13: 9781163293485
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"