Project Gutenberg 2007-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 216 Sumner, Charles 1811 1874 The Best Portraits in Engraving Produced by Irma Špehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Best Portraits in Engraving" by Charles Sumner is a detailed exploration of the fine art of engraving, particularly focusing on the artistic merits of portrait engravings. Written in the late 19th century, this book highlights the historical significance of engraving as it relates to painting and the broader art world. The text likely serves as both an appreciation and critical analysis of notable portrait engravings, surveying the contributions of various artists through different eras. The book is structured around discussions of renowned engravers like Albert Dürer, Rembrandt, and Jean Morin, detailing their techniques and the artistic impact of their works. Sumner examines the evolution of portrait engraving, juxtaposing skillful representations of subjects with the inherent challenges of translating the human form into this medium. Moreover, he reflects on how engravings serve to immortalize the likenesses and contributions of significant figures across various fields, asserting that the best engravings transcend mere replication, becoming a vital part of artistic heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). 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