Thomas Bewick: His Life And Times

By Robert Robinson

Book Overview

Thomas Bewick: His Life and Times is a biography of the celebrated English wood engraver, Thomas Bewick, written by Robert Robinson. The book provides a detailed account of Bewick's life, from his childhood in the Northumberland countryside to his rise as one of the most influential artists of his time. Robinson delves into Bewick's artistic process, exploring his innovative techniques and the ways in which he revolutionized the art of wood engraving. The book also examines Bewick's social and political context, highlighting the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the changing landscape of rural England. With illustrations and examples of Bewick's work, this book offers a comprehensive insight into the life and work of one of England's most celebrated artists.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: 1432671723
• ISBN13: 9781432671723
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"