American Etchers (1886)

By Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer

Book Overview

American Etchers is a book written by Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer and published in 1886. It is a collection of essays that explores the art of etching in America during the 19th century. The book features detailed biographies of some of the most prominent American etchers of the time, including James McNeill Whistler, Mary Cassatt, and Stephen Parrish. It also includes reproductions of their etchings, as well as critical analyses of their work. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American art and the development of etching as an art form.Reprinted From The Century Magazine For February, 1883, With A Brief Additional Chapter Reprinted In Part From The New York Star, By Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer, To Which Is Added An Account Of Meryon And His Work By Frederick Keppel.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164564382
• ISBN13: 9781164564386
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"