American Engravers And Their Works

American Engravers and Their Works is a comprehensive book that explores the history of engraving in the United States from the colonial period to the 20th century. Written by William Spohn Baker, the book provides an in-depth look at the lives and works of some of the most prominent American engravers, including Paul Revere, John James Audubon, and Asher B. Durand.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of engraving in America, including the early use of engraving in book illustration and the development of the art form during the colonial period. The second part of the book focuses on individual engravers and their works, providing biographical information and examples of their most significant works. The final part of the book looks at the state of engraving in America in the early 20th century.Throughout the book, Baker provides detailed descriptions of the techniques and tools used by American engravers, as well as the social and cultural context in which they worked. He also includes numerous illustrations of engravings, providing readers with a visual understanding of the art form.Overall, American Engravers and Their Works is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American art and the development of engraving as an art form in the United States.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.