British Mezzotinto Portraits: Being a Descriptive Catalogue, Accompanied by Biographical Notes (1883)

British Mezzotinto Portraits: Being A Descriptive Catalogue, Accompanied By Biographical Notes (1883) is a book written by John Chaloner Smith. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of mezzotint portraits of British people, accompanied by biographical notes. Mezzotint is a printmaking technique that produces soft, velvety tones and is particularly suited to portraiture. The book features portraits of famous British figures from the 17th to the 19th centuries, including politicians, artists, writers, and scientists. The biographical notes provide insight into the lives and achievements of these individuals. The book is an important resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in British history and culture. The author, John Chaloner Smith, was a renowned art historian and collector who specialized in mezzotint prints. His expertise and passion for the subject are evident in the book's detailed descriptions and informative notes. Overall, British Mezzotinto Portraits is a valuable and fascinating reference for anyone interested in British art and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.