Pen Drawing and Pen Draughtsmen. Their Work and Their Methods: A Study of the Art Today with Technical Suggestions

Pennell, Joseph

Published by Macmillan, New York, 1920

About this Item

A signed deluxe limited edition of 150 which includes a signed original pen and ink sketch titled 'Furness Abbey' tipped in at the front. Also signed on the limitations page. The sketch is a lovely view of the abbey ruins surrounded by trees, signed at the lower right in full, and measuring 9 1/2 x 6". An important work on the graphic arts by the American artist, illustrator, printmaker, and writer Joseph Pennell (1857-1926), in which the author selected what he considered the best work of all the schools of drawing around the world, both contemporary and past works. Large 4to, xxxvii, 432pp. Illustrated with 10 photogravure plates and 407 text drawings. The special deluxe edition limited to 250 signed and numbered copies, this being number 98 of 150 and containing the original signed pen & ink sketch. Three quarter dark blue morocco and blue buckram boards, title in gilt at spine. OCLC: 39126246.

Seller Inventory # 23207

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pen Drawing and Pen Draughtsmen. Their Work and Their Methods: A Study of the Art Today with Technical Suggestions
• Publisher: Macmillan, New York
• Publication Date: 1920
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Deluxe Limited Edition.
• Condition: Very good condition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • ART