Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Guide To An Exhibition Of Drawings And Etchings By Rembrandt: And Etchings By Other Masters In The British Museum"" is a comprehensive guide to a collection of drawings and etchings by Rembrandt and other artists, exhibited at the British Museum in 1899. The author of the book is Sidney Colvin, an English art historian and curator who served as the director of the National Portrait Gallery in London.The book provides a detailed account of the exhibition, including descriptions of the artworks on display, their historical context, and their significance in the development of art. The guide is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the exhibition. The first section provides an introduction to the life and work of Rembrandt, tracing his artistic development from his early years to his later masterpieces. The second section focuses on the etchings and drawings by Rembrandt, providing detailed descriptions of each work and discussing their artistic style and technique.The third section of the book is devoted to the etchings by other artists, including Albrecht D�����rer, Lucas van Leyden, and Hendrick Goltzius. This section provides a comparative analysis of the works of these artists, highlighting their similarities and differences with Rembrandt's style. The final section of the book is a catalog of the exhibition, providing a complete list of the artworks on display, along with their titles, dates, and provenance.Overall, ""Guide To An Exhibition Of Drawings And Etchings By Rembrandt: And Etchings By Other Masters In The British Museum"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art of Rembrandt and his contemporaries. The book provides a wealth of information and insights into the artistic achievements of these great masters, and is a must-read for art historians, curators, and enthusiasts alike.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.
