French portrait engraving of the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries (1910)
Thomas, Thomas Head, 1881- · London : Bell · leaf 261
on portrait engraving it had a widespreadeffect, but not altogether a disagreeable one. It introduced,it is true, a certain element of affectation. But engraving istoo technical an art to be recast in a moment. Its traditionswere so deeply rooted and so strong that they succeeded inassimilating the… … •MCMn/iKusM st .:>,£. COCHIN 135 engravers, who remained thoroughly French in their use ofthem. Portrait engravings were affected in various ways bythe classic fashion. It governs the decoration of the frame,and at other times makes the frame plain and severe. Itmakes the tone rather cold and…
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