Pertains to a collection of ninety two color plates painted by various accomplished artists. While the publication certainly establishes an artistic flair, it is in many ways factual as well. The book discusses over two hundred and ninety-five bird species found throughout North America. Comprehensive in nature, the guide offers insight into each bird species habitat, scientific name and other relevant information. Readers can expect to learn about the vast bird species that exist in North America, while also enjoying the stunning art work featured by the following artists, Allan Brooks, George M. Sutton, Walter A. Weber, Francis Lee Jaques, Walter J. Breckenridge, Louis Agassiz Fuertes.
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Illustrated with ninety-two color plates by Allan Brooks, George M. Sutton, Walter A. Weber, Francis Lee Jaques, Walter J. Breckenridge, and Louise Agassiz Fuertes
Pertains to an exhibition catalogue showcasing the holdings of Indigenous portraiture through the Glenbow-Alberta Institute and Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations. Artists featured include, but are not limited to the following, Paul Kane, Frederick Verner, Karl Bodmer, Henry Cross, James Henderson and Nicholas de Grandmaison.
Pertains to a commemorative publication created in an attempt to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of American artist, John Singer Sargent. Considered one of the best portrait painters of his time, Sargent was immensely popular. The publication pays homage to John Sargent as both an individual, and as an artist. Readers are offered a small glimpse into the artistic creations, and life of John Singer Sargent.
Contents
Foreword (pg. 13)
Sargent and his Boston Friends and Patrons (pg. 17)