Early Art and Artists in West Virginia

From the cover image, a portrait by Berkeley County artist William Robinson Leigh, through the 280 full-color plates inside, the elegantly produced volume presents a sampling of works done by artists who either were both in the state, spent part of their careers here, or who produced West Virginia-inspired works while visiting. Their works include engravings, illustrations, landscapes, and portraits done in pen and ink, oil on canvas, and watercolors on paper. A carefully researched narrative by art historian John Cuthbert places each work in its historical context. The large-format, hardcover book also includes a directory of nearly 1,000 artists who are part of this history.An absolutely beautiful coffee table book or gift for your favorite art connoisseur! .

 
Early Art and Artists in West Virginia
 
Early Art and Artists in West Virginia
From the cover image, a portrait by Berkeley County artist William Robinson Leigh, through the 280 full-color plates inside, the elegantly produced volume presents a sampling of works done by artists who either were both in the state, spent part of their careers here, or who produced West Virginia-inspired works while visiting. Their works include engravings, illustrations, landscapes, and portraits done in pen and ink, oil on canvas, and watercolors on paper. A carefully researched narrative by art historian John Cuthbert places each work in its historical context. The large-format, hardcover book also includes a directory of nearly 1,000 artists who are part of this history.An absolutely beautiful coffee table book or gift for your favorite art connoisseur! .
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