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Old Sea Paintings, the Story of Maritime Art as Depicted by the Great Masters: With Fifteen Illustrations in Colour and Ninety-Five in Black and White

by Edward Keble Chatterton
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025875583
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 350
  • Original Price: GBP 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 667 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Subjects & Themes / Landscapes & Seascapes

"Old Sea Paintings" provides an authoritative and captivating journey through the history of maritime art, as seen through the works of the world's great masters. Authored by the esteemed maritime historian E. Keble Chatterton, this work serves as an essential guide to the evolution of marine painting, exploring how the sea and its vessels have been immortalized on canvas. Drawing heavily from the renowned Macpherson Collection, the text analyzes the artistic achievements of Dutch, English, and other European painters who captured the spirit of the age of sail.

The work delves into various themes, ranging from the dramatic intensity of naval warfare and historic ship portraits to the serene beauty of coastal landscapes. Chatterton provides expert commentary on the technical skill and historical significance of these pieces, illustrating how maritime art reflects the broader shifts in naval technology and global exploration. By examining the masters' use of light, shadow, and maritime detail, "Old Sea Paintings" offers readers a profound appreciation for the intersection of nautical history and fine art.

This study is a valuable resource for art historians, maritime collectors, and anyone fascinated by the enduring allure of the ocean. It stands as a comprehensive tribute to the visual legacy of the sea, documenting a rich tradition of craftsmanship and historical storytelling.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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