Beginning in the 1940s, illustrations of naturalistically painted cats were published as postcards. It is thought that the artist's name was Hartung. There are more than two hundred designs. These cats mirror our human activities, and are both satirical and charming. ...

Nothing Is More Sacred or central to the iconography of Manhattan than its bridges. For countless artists, writers and poets, these enduring structures have provided not only a link from the city to the outside world, but a means by which the great metropolis was introduced. Bridges reflect the spirit of their age; and the bridges of Manhattan are consistent with the city's pride in itself and its confidence in the future (why else build an ...

The third edition of The Dictionary of Sea Painters further enhances its stature as the pre-eminent reference guide in its field. Marine painting, as befits the historical importance of its subject, has a rich and varied heritage. The range stretches from the heroics of great artists such as Turner to the humble yet finely detailed harbour paintings intended for master mariners. The range of work between these two extremes is widely collected ...

The Pre-Raphaelites produced some of Victorian art's most famous images. Now, this jewel-like book draws together classic images of female grace from that era's paintings and sketches. Together with excerpts from their writing and poetry, this miniature volume evokes the charm, personality, and passion of the Pre-Raphaelites's art. ...

Learn how to capture the grace and beauty of a variety of animals with this easy-to-follow step-by-stpe guide.<P>Sally Michel clearly understands the behaviour, characteristics and personalities of her subjects. She shares her techniques in a practical and inspirational way showing how best to paint cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, squirrels and more. Here is a book full of quick sketches, step-by-step demonstrations and inspiring paintings. It ...

More than 100 color pages, more than a compilation of subject specific art, The Art of Gambling is a scholarly look at the history of gambling. Each image is accompanied by a facing page of text, providing readers with a thumbnail sketch of the artist then zeroing in on the image itself. ...

Presenting concise overviews of artists and movements that are uniquely American, these volumes distill the essence of their subjects with authoritative texts and lavish illustrations.<P>This pictorial history of frontier towns, cowboys, Indians, and breathtaking natural beauty is a tribute to the rugged breed of artists who tamed the Old West on canvas. ...

Children make one of the most attractive themes in Western art, and there are few more satisfying images than the innocence, joy, and often, mischief of childhood captured for all time by some of the world's greatest painters. ...

The portraits, landscapes, and fancy pictures of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) are works of extraordinary beauty, complexity, and subtlety. In this sumptuously illustrated book, Michael Rosenthal provides a lively account of Gainsborough's varied life and diverse artworks. Rosenthal also examines for the first time the artist's oeuvre as a whole and how the trajectory of his career reflected the problems, dilemmas, and situations that were ...

This book will show you how 24 watercolor painters capture their subjects' brilliant colors, subtle shadings, graceful shapes and delicate textures. Assembled from some of the best teaching available, this comprehensive, step-by-step instruction will help you create your own, breathtaking watercolor gardens. ...