Publisher's Synopsis
Chronological Exhibition of Mezzotints from Von Siegen to Barney is a book published by the Grolier Club in 1918. The book is a comprehensive collection of mezzotints, a type of printmaking that uses a metal plate to create a tonal image. The book features mezzotints from the earliest known examples by Ludwig von Siegen in the 17th century to the works of contemporary American artist, Edward Penfield Barney. The mezzotints are arranged in chronological order, providing a historical overview of the development of the art form. The book is a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of mezzotint prints. The Grolier Club, a prestigious bibliophilic society based in New York City, has a long history of publishing important works related to the history of books and printing.This Book Is In English.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.
