James A. Ganz

M.H. de Young Memorial Museum

San Francisco's Fine Arts Museums are home to an astonishing collection of graphic arts, including a vibrant holding of essential masterworks by Rembrandt--arguably his generation's most influential artist. This stunning book places Rembrandt's achievements in context, setting the stage primarily with prints and drawings from the turn of the 17th century and tracing the impact he had on his many followers. In a series of thematic sections, author James A. Ganz explores the rich print culture of the era, focusing on representations of artists and their world, portraiture, natural history, scenes of daily life, landscape, and subjects drawn from mythology and religion. This visually compelling survey balances the contributions of painter-printmakers like Rembrandt, Ostade, Castiglione, and Ribera against the works of such specialized graphic artists as Callot, Hollar, and Doomer. Filled with virtuosic engravings to ambient etchings, exquisite ink drawings to fanciful watercolors and more, this book illustrates the enormous range and appeal of printmaking and drawing techniques in Rembrandt's century.

Rembrandt's Century

Per Hedstrom

Per Hedström

Anders Zorn

Johan Cederlund

Hans Henrik Brummer

"Published ... on the occasion of the exhibition Anders Zorn: Sweden's master painter on view at the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, November 9, 2013-February 2, 2014, and at the National Academy Museum, New York, February 27-May 18, 2014"--Colophon.

Sweden's Master Painter

Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)

Richard Kendall

This book is the first to focus on Monet's pastels, drawings, and sketchbooks, offering a revolutionary new interpretation of the artist's life and work. Citing recently discovered, unpublished documents, the authors reveal an extensive group of graphic works created over the course of the artist's career.

Pastels and Drawings

The Unknown Monet

James A. Ganz

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