Wedmore, Frederick, Sir 1844-1921 creator text utu 2023 New and enlarged edition, with fifteen illustrations. monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Fine Prints" by Sir Frederick Wedmore is a guide to the art and practice of print collecting, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the world of fine prints, discussing their beauty, historical significance, and the techniques of notable artists. It caters to both novice and advanced collectors, emphasizing the joy and educational value that come from the pursuit of collecting these artistic treasures. At the start of "Fine Prints," the author reflects on the rich tapestry of print collecting and its appeal, highlighting the thoughtful engagement it encourages with the world of art. Wedmore introduces the characteristics that define fine impressions, underscores the importance of condition and rarity, and sets the stage for exploring various artists and styles—such as etching, line engraving, and mezzotint. He outlines the rewards of becoming a specialist and the pleasure derived from nurturing an appreciation for art through print collecting, providing an insightful foundation for the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Prefatory note -- Introduction -- The task of the collector -- Claude, Vandyke, Ostade, Hollar -- Rembrandt -- French revival of etching -- Whistler and Haden -- Later English etchers -- Dürer: The "Little masters" -- Italian line engravers -- French eighteenth century prints -- Turner prints -- Mezzotints -- Lithographs -- Appendix: Certain woodcuts -- Postscript -- Bibliography. Release date is 2023-05-04 Charlene Taylor, Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Originally published: United Kingdom: John Grant, 1905 Engraving -- Collectors and collecting NE United Kingdom: John Grant, 1905 19008363 https://archive.org/details/fineprintsocad00wedmuoft/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70701 https://archive.org/details/fineprintsocad00wedmuoft/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70701 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134632.0 70701