Early American Portrait Draughtsmen, In Crayons

By Theodore Bolton

Book Overview

""Early American Portrait Draughtsmen, In Crayons"" is a book written by Theodore Bolton that explores the history and techniques of early American portrait artists who worked with crayons. The book takes readers on a journey through the 18th and 19th centuries, examining the lives and works of artists such as John Singleton Copley, Charles Peale, and Benjamin West. Through detailed analysis of their techniques, the book sheds light on the evolution of portrait drawing during this period and how it reflected the cultural and social changes taking place in America. This comprehensive study is perfect for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of American art.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: 1425486061
• ISBN13: 9781425486068
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"