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This memoir investigates the life and professional development of Thomas Bewick, a pivotal figure in the history of wood engraving and natural history illustration. Thomas Bewick, writing in his later years, documents his upbringing in rural Northumberland, his apprenticeship, and his eventual mastery of the wood-engraving craft. He provides a detailed account of the social and environmental conditions of 18th-century England, framing his personal development within the broader context of the Industrial Revolution and the evolution of printing technology.
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Historians and art scholars regard this work as a foundational primary source for understanding the life of a master craftsman during the Georgian period. Readers often note the candid and observational nature of the prose, which provides a clear window into the daily realities of 18th-century English life.
Page Count:
258
Publication Date:
1975-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192554131
ISBN-13:
9780192554130
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