The Best Portraits In Engraving

By Charles Sumner

Book Overview

A quiet reverence meets modern clarity in this celebrated collection. The Best Portraits In Engraving opens a doorway to the finely wrought world of engraved portraiture, where every line carries history and flair. This illustrated art book gathers nineteenth century engravings that illuminate portraiture in engraving with unprecedented clarity. From vintage engraving plates to nuanced portrayals, the book offers both visual delight and practical insight into the artistic techniques in engraving that shaped Victorian era aesthetics. It is a graceful fusion of form and idea, ideal for art lovers, library reference uses, and anyone curious about the craft that gave us enduring, fine art prints. Historically significant and lovingly curated, the volume foregrounds historical portrait examples that underpin Western visual culture. It serves as a touchstone for visual arts education while remaining accessible to casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. The work invites contemplation, conversation, and study-yet feels invitingly tactile, a personal encounter with masterful engraving. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This is a precise, aspirational addition to any engraving-enthusiast's shelf, a true keepsake for art collectors, libraries, and gift-hunters seeking a refined, historical portrait collection that stands as a citadel of craftsmanship.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354843700
• ISBN13: 9789354843709
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"