A treatise on wood engravings : historical and practical (1881)
Chatto, William Andrew, 1799-1864, Jackson, John, 1801-1848, Bohn, Henry G. (Henry George), 1796-1884 · New York : J. W. Bouton · leaf 667
ich, like hispaintings, are distinguished by the skilful management of the chiaro-scuro—form excellent studies for the engraver or designer on wood whoshould wish to become well acquainted with the capabilities of the art.A delicate wood-cut, executed in imitation of a smooth steel-engravingof… … are sure to fail, notwithstanding the pains they may bestow. Theirwork, instead of being commended as a successful application of thepeculiar means of the art, is in effect condemned by being regarded as a clever imitation of a copper-plate. The above cut of Christ and the Woman of Samaria, copied…
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