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James McArdell (1903)

James McArdell (1903)

Goodwin, Gordon

Paperback

Art History

ISBN10: 1436883202
ISBN13: 9781436883207
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.40 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
James McArdell (1903) is a biography written by Gordon Goodwin about the life of James McArdell, a famous Irish engraver who lived in the 18th century. The book details McArdell's early life and education in Dublin, his move to London to pursue a career in engraving, and his rise to fame as one of the most skilled and sought-after engravers of his time. Goodwin explores McArdell's relationships with other artists and patrons, including his collaborations with the painter Joshua Reynolds and his work for the Duke of Bedford. The book also delves into McArdell's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his involvement in the art world of 18th century London.Throughout the book, Goodwin provides detailed descriptions of McArdell's engravings, including their style, subject matter, and significance in the context of the art world of the time. He also analyzes the technical aspects of McArdell's engraving process, providing insight into the skill and precision required to create such intricate and detailed works of art.Overall, James McArdell (1903) provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important engravers of the 18th century, and sheds light on the art world of the time.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.

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