From what I understand each print was from a wood cut in this book. All 1,809 illustrations. Some illustrations were hand watercolored. We are still romancing wood cuts after all of these years and rightly so.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Nuremberg Chronicles Art Wood Cuts Book
I have always admired wood block prints. I dream about carving out my own art by a cozy wood fire with a love for art fueling me late into the night by candlelight. Every night. It seems like such a romantic form of art/illustration. With the finding of a Nuremberg Chronicles book published in 1493 just recently in Utah, I am in awe all over again. Do you think anyone would notice if I pulled a loose barn board off and got a knife and started carving intricate swirls for wind, roses, and sunshine, which is also what I dream about the rest of the time?
Labels:Candylei, artist,
antique,
block prints,
book,
candylei,
folk art,
handcut,
illustrations,
watercolor,
wood block,
woodblock
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3 comments:
I would love the opportunity just to hold the book and look at it!
WOW! Wood cuts are wonderful and We think you SHOULD pull a board from the barn and carve away!
This is beautiful!
Arrooo! Stuart
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