The Dutch and German School of Etching - Biographies of the Finest Etchers with Selected Prints and Descriptions

This rare book constitutes the definitive guide to the artists of the Dutch and German schools of etching. It was originally published in 1880 and written by Philip Gilbert Hamerton. A comprehensive and insightful treatise on the subject, this book is a veritable must-have for students of art, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Etching Compared with Other Arts", "Difficulties and Facilities of Etching", "The Popular Estimate of Etc...