Four Masters of Etching by Sir Frederick Wedmore

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Author Wedmore, Frederick, Sir, 1844-1921
LoC No. 11020674
Title Four Masters of Etching
Contents Seymour Haden -- Jules Jacquemart -- J.A.M. Whistler -- Alphonse Legros.
Credits Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Four Masters of Etching" by Frederick Wedmore is a detailed art monograph written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the lives and styles of four significant etchers—Seymour Haden, Jules Jacquemart, J. A. M. Whistler, and Alphonse Legros—examining their contributions to the art of etching and how they navigated its principles and techniques. The subject matter reflects both biographical elements and a critical analysis of the etching process, providing insight into the artistic merit of each featured artist. The opening of "Four Masters of Etching" presents a preface that outlines the book's intent and the author's perspective on etching as an art form. Wedmore acknowledges the limitations of his overview compared to broader studies but defends the focus on four pivotal figures whose work signifies key developments in modern etching. He introduces Seymour Haden, highlighting his energetic and spontaneous approach to the medium and suggesting that understanding his work involves recognizing this temperament. Overall, the beginning sets up a framework for in-depth explorations of each artist's techniques, philosophies, and influences, promising a rich examination of their artistic legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NE: Fine Arts: Print media
Subject Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903
Subject Haden, Francis Seymour, 1818-1910
Subject Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand, 1837-1880
Subject Legros, Alphonse, 1837-1911
Subject Etching -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 66392
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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