John Martin : visionary printmaker
This catalogue lists and describes the work of John Martin, print-maker, and is designed to accompany an exhibition of his work in the York City Art Gallery in 1992. John Martin became famous in the 18th and 19th centuries for his adventurous, mezzotint engravings, using new techniques.
Print Book, English, ©1992
Campbell Fine Art in association with York City Art Gallery, [England], ©1992
Exhibition catalogues
vi, 206 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
9780951938706, 0951938703
30465386
Introductory essay, Michael J. Campbell; the origins and development of a master printmaker, Michael J. Campbell; the printing and publishing of John Martin's plates, J. Dustin Wees; printmaking techniques, Michael J. Campbell; catalogue of the prints of John Martin - 38 illustrations to "Paradise Lost", 120 illustration of the Bible, 166 lithographs; the imitators of John Martin, Richard A. Burnett.
"Published to accompany an exhibition from 11th April to 31st May 1992, at York City Art Gallery"--Title page verso