Early American Portrait Draughtsmen, In Crayons

By Theodore Bolton

Book Overview

""Early American Portrait Draughtsmen, In Crayons"" by Theodore Bolton is a comprehensive exploration of the art of portrait drawing in early America. The book focuses on the use of crayons as the primary medium for these portraits, and examines the techniques, styles, and influences of the artists who created them. The book includes detailed biographies of the most prominent portrait draughtsmen of the era, as well as examples of their work, with detailed commentary on each piece. The book also delves into the social and cultural context of the time, exploring the ways in which these portraits reflected the values and aspirations of early American society. With its richly illustrated pages and insightful analysis, ""Early American Portrait Draughtsmen, In Crayons"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early American art and culture.Names Of The Sitters. A Listing Of Portrait Draughtsmen In Crayons, Both Native American And Foreign Artists Working In America, From The Earliest Times Until 1860. A Companion Volume To ""Early American Portrait Painters In Miniature."" Includes Biographical And Bibliographical Date, List Of Works.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: 1162923725
• ISBN13: 9781162923727
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"