ISBN: 9780282936884 - Constable: Lucas: With a Descriptive Catalogue of the Prints They Did Between Them (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores David Lucasâs mezzotints, painstaking reproductions of John Constableâs greatest works. Constableâs original paintings, categorized as âRural Landscapeâ, sought to portray not only the landscape but the influence of light and shadow. This book documents the evolution of the prints that capture Constableâs skill, from the initial sketches to the completed prints, and the subsequent etching and engraving processes. These prints, highly sought after in their own right, are a testament to Constableâs mastery, both as a painter and through the artistic interpretation of Lucas, his collaborator. Lucasâs mezzotints ensure the continued appreciation of Constableâs art, guaranteeing the enduring fame of both artists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …