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The Gibson Girl and Her AmericaThe Best Drawings of Charles Dana Gibson
At the turn of the twentieth century, Charles Dana Gibson's pen-and-ink drawings of the "American Girl" now remembered as the Gibson Girl became the national ideal of femininity. This collection of his images of youthful, dynamic women offers an informative and amusing reflection of the era's social life. Sentimental, humorous, and often gently satirical, these images portray the Gibson Girl …
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- 9780486135670
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Doré's LondonAll 180 Illustrations from London, A Pilgrimage
London in the middle of the 1800s was a subject sketched endlessly by artists, studied by social reformers, and discussed by writers. This comprehensive collection of drawings by Gustave Dor, France's most celebrated graphic artist of the period, presents all 180 drawings from the artist's 1872 classic presentation, London, A Pilgrimage. A panoramic portrait of that engrossing city, the collect…
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- 9780486135649
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MenA Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-Century Sources
In recent years, woodcut illustrations have found renewed popularity with graphic artists, designers, illustrators, and craftspeople. Their diversity, crisp black-and-white lines, and adaptability to typography and a wide range of other projects make them an ideal source for a limitless array of craft and design ideas. Now Jim Harter, noted collagist, has compiled a comprehensive sourcebook of …
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- 9780486135588
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Perspective for Artists
"A truly admirable book." Bookman's Journal and Print Collector "As a book of reference to the practicing artists who wants to solve some particular difficulty, the book could hardly be bettered." Field Rex Vicat Cole makes learning about perspective an enjoyable and fascinating pursuit in this clearly written and profusely illustrated book. Over 390 diagrams illustrate every aspect of the te…
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Rembrandt Drawings116 Masterpieces in Original Color
With an extraordinary blend of the commonplace and the sophisticated, Rembrandt captured the essential humanity of his subjects. From his intimate observations of everyday life to his richly envisioned biblical allegories, the Dutch master created moving, inspiring images that have captivated viewers across four centuries. This original collection offers an unusual perspective on the artist, co…
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Once Upon a Time . . . A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tale Illustrations
This enchanting gallery transports viewers to a fairy tale world an ageless fantasy realm inhabited by characters from favorite folktales and depicted by renowned artists. Lovingly reproduced from rare early editions, more than 180 illustrations portray scenes from stories by the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and other sources, including ancient Celtic and Norse legends. Breathtakin…
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- 9780486134369
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Complete Guide to Watercolor Painting
The author of this superb guide was not only a renowned watercolor painter but also a brilliant teacher with an unmatched talent for conveying to his students the techniques and aesthetic philosophy underlying great paintings. Years after becoming award-winning painters themselves, his students still quote his "Whitneyisms" to remind themselves of all that is most important in creating art. Thi…
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Japanese Woodblock Flower Prints
Exceptionally drawn in a realistic fashion and awash in spectacularly rich colors, this one-of-a-kind art book masterfully reprinted from a rare and costly edition combines the perennial appeal of flowers with the art of Japanese woodblock prints. Nothing expresses the richness and vigor of life like blooming flowers. A stunning showcase of 120 full-color plates, this specially chosen co…
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Doré's Illustrations for "Paradise Lost"
Gustave Dor's Romantic style of illustration, supremely imaginative and richly detailed, was ideally suited to literary subjects. His wood-engraved illustrations for John Milton's monumental epic poem Paradise Lost, recounting mankind's fall from the grace of God through the work of Satan, were among his finest and most dramatic works. This volume presents superb reproductions of all 50 plates …
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Sargent Portrait Drawings42 Works
Portraiture is a demanding art requiring the artist to capture a likeness and render it revealing some hint of the personality behind the image. A two-pronged task, it requires great technical skill and an intuitive eye. In both these respects, John Singer Sargent stands out as a portrait artist of major stature. Born in 1856 in Florence of American parents, Sargent showed artistic aptitude at …
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