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Prints, 1460-1995 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art George L. McKenna Focusing on ink-printed graphics, more than 6,000 examples are cited, ranging from the 15th to the 20th century. Works by many of the leading printmakers of the Western world are represented, including unique and exceedingly rare impressions by Durer, Rembrandt, Goya, Picasso, and many others. Each of 100 entries discusses and illustrate a single print, several impressions, or portions of series. Information on the date, size, state, signature, inscriptions, catalogue raisonne numbers, watermark, provenance, and exhibition and publication history of each print precedes the extended text. An essay presents relevant biograhical detail, analysis of imagery, description of style, and critical comment. Also included is a list of 6000 other prints, arranged alphabetically according to nationality, medium, and artist; 290 of these prints are illustrated. George L. McKenna is curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art January. 360 pp., 408 illus., 32 in color, index, bibliog., LC 96-13639, 9.5" x 12" |
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