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Thomas Bewick And His Pupils (1884)

Thomas Bewick And His Pupils (1884)

Dobson, Austin

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ISBN10: 1164065564
ISBN13: 9781164065562
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thomas Bewick and His Pupils is a book written by Austin Dobson, first published in 1884. The book is a biography of Thomas Bewick, a British wood engraver and natural history author who lived from 1753 to 1828. Bewick is best known for his illustrations of birds and animals, which were done in a style that was both realistic and charming.The book covers Bewick's life and career in detail, from his early years as an apprentice to his rise to fame as a wood engraver. Dobson also discusses Bewick's influence on other artists and his legacy in the world of natural history illustration.In addition to Bewick, the book also covers the work of several of his pupils, including Luke Clennell, Charlton Nesbit, and Robert Johnson. Dobson examines their contributions to the field of wood engraving and their relationships with Bewick.Throughout the book, Dobson provides numerous examples of Bewick's work, as well as that of his pupils. He also includes anecdotes and personal stories that give readers a sense of Bewick's personality and character.Overall, Thomas Bewick and His Pupils is a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and work of one of Britain's most influential wood engravers, as well as the artists who followed in his footsteps.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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