Life And Works Of Alexander Anderson : The First American Wood Engraver (1893) (Hardcover)

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age it may contain imperfections such as marks notations marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work. Life And Works Of Alexander Anderson: The First American Wood Engraver is a book written by Frederic Martin Burr and published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive biography of Alexander Anderson who is considered to be the first American wood engraver. The book covers Anderson s life from his birth in New York City in 1775 to his death in 1870 and his contributions to the art of wood engraving in America.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in Anderson s life including his early years as an apprentice in a print shop his work as an illustrator for books and magazines and his later years as a teacher and mentor to other artists. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Anderson s artistic style and techniques as well as a discussion of his influence on other artists of his time.Throughout the book Burr provides a wealth of information about Anderson s life and work including his relationships with other artists and his involvement in the cultural and political events of his time. The book is illustrated with examples of Anderson s wood engravings as well as portraits and other images that help to bring his story to life.Overall Life And Works Of Alexander Anderson: The First American Wood Engraver is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the life and work of one of America s most influential artists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.