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Shaping the Landscape Image, 1865-1910: John Douglas Woodward

Name: Shaping the Landscape Image, 1865-1910: John Douglas Woodward
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Book Synopsis: In the decades following the Civil War, John Douglas Woodward (1846-1924) produced hundreds of landscape images of the United States, Europe, and the Holy Land for popular books and magazines, such as Hearth and Home, Picturesque America, and Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt. For the many thousands of Americas who were intensely curious about their newly reunited and westward-expanding nation and how it compared with its trans-Atlantic neighbors, his compositions provided welcome answers. From the hundreds of drawings he made on these assignments, scholars Sue Rainey and Roger B. Stein analyze the stages in Woodward's creative process from on-site drawings to book and magazine illustrations designed to meet the demands of publishers and their audiences. The opportunity to compare drawings with the later prints -- in this case wood and steel engravings -- is rare, since they were usually discarded. Fortunately Woodward saved his, and together with numerous letters, they offer the reader new insights into the working methods of a nineteenth-century landscape illustrator who sought to combine conventions of popular books of picturesque views with new viewpoints and experimental formats.

Shaping the Landscape Image, 1865-1910: John Douglas Woodward. with essays by the authors and an annotated listing of over ninety works, serves as the catalog for an exhibition of the artist's drawings, prints, and watercolor and oil paintings at the Bayly Art Museum of the University of Virginia.

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Discover the captivating landscapes that shaped America and beyond with the Shaping the Landscape Image, 1865-1910: John Douglas Woodward book. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking imagery captured by Woodward, as he takes you on a visual journey through the United States, Europe, and the Holy Land. Woodward's illustrations were highly sought after by popular books and magazines of the time, providing answers to the curious minds of newly united Americans. Gain new insights into his creative process as scholars Sue Rainey and Roger B. Stein analyze the stages from on-site drawings to stunning book and magazine illustrations.

Uncover the unique opportunity to compare Woodward's original drawings with the later prints, rarely preserved by other artists. This collection showcases wood and steel engravings that beautifully translate his masterful compositions onto the printed page. Woodward's compositions were designed to meet the demands of publishers and their audiences, blending the conventions of popular books of picturesque views with innovative viewpoints and experimental formats.

Indulge in the rich artistry of Woodward's drawings, prints, watercolor, and oil paintings by exploring the catalog for the exhibition at the esteemed Bayly Art Museum of the University of Virginia. The book includes insightful essays by the authors, Sue Rainey and Roger B. Stein, who provide a deeper understanding of Woodward's technique and artistic vision. With over ninety works meticulously annotated, this catalog is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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