A survey of Rembrandt's etchings. It discusses them both individually and generally, thematically and in relation to his paintings and drawings. This new edition is revised to take account of recent research, and contains information on Rembrandt's working methods and techniques.

Review

It is timely that Christopher White chose to revise his study of Rembrandt's etching, 30 years on from when it was first published. This second edition, of what quickly became an authoritative text, incorporates critical reaction to its predecessor as well as the continuing scholarship of the Rembrandt Research Project among others. There have been 16 catalogues raisonn�s of the artist's prints and innumerable exhibition publications, making his etchings the most catalogued works of art in the world. However, few other works have considered the "how", as well as the "what", and set the works in a historical and personal context. Christopher White, a leading authority on Dutch and Flemish Art of the 17th century who edited the accompanying catalogue to the National Gallery exhibition Rembrandt By Himself, is the ideal man for the job. The line "Would you like to see my etchings?" has never sounded so appealing.

White divides his attention into six considerable chapters: Technique, History, Portraiture, Genre, Nudes and Landscape. The most valuable and ground-breaking is the first, where his explanations of Rembrandt's working methods and techniques give the illusion of peering over the artist's shoulder, such is the vividness with which details of biting, dry point and choice of papers come alive in his accessibly learned prose. The patient care invested in not just assembling, but attractively presenting, mirrors the attentions of the etcher who undertakes a painstaking process with a slow-burning excitement, always with the uncertainty of the end product. This is something for which Rembrandt's temperament seemed entirely suited. In his later life he abandoned his habit of careful pre-planning and allowed the means to influence the ends, a flexibility which was entirely characteristic of him as an artist across the board. He was never afraid to experiment, his reasons for working were as pragmatic as they were visionary and prints were the most successful reproductive propagandists for their maker's art. White's book, as luxurious to handle as to study or peruse, is still the definitive standard by which evaluation of Rembrandt's etchings and their relationship with his drawings and paintings must be judged. It is definitively art history, at its most rewarding and enthralling. --David Vincent

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Better World Books (https://www.BetterWorldBooks.com) is a for-profit, socially conscious business and a global online bookseller that collects and sells new and used books online, matching each purchase with a book donation. Each sale generates funds for literacy and education initiatives in the U.S., the UK, and around the world. Since its launch in 2003, Better World Books has raised $33 million for libraries and literacy, donated over 32 million books, and reused or recycled more than 397 million books.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Better World Books Marketplace, Inc.
55740 Currant Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Better World Books (BWB) values your satisfaction and offers you returns within thirty (30) days after the estimated delivery date on most items. All returned items must be in the original condition; used items should include the SKU sticker located on the spine or back of the product.

If you have an incomplete, incorrect, or damaged shipment, please contact our Customer Care team via Abebooks contact seller options before proceeding with the return.Please keep in mind that because we deal mostl...

More Information

Right of cancellation

Shipping Terms

Please allow 1-2 business days for order fulfillment.

Shipping rates from U.S.A. to United Kingdom

Shipping rates from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Order quantity	7 to 21 business days	7 to 21 business days
First item	� 11.69	� 11.69

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.