Summary: | Written to accompany an exhibition in 2001-2002 at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, this hefty and attractive catalog showcases 140 pieces from the collection. Each work is represented in a full-page color plate with a lengthy, annotated entry on the facing page. Robison provides an introduction, which describes the National Gallery's drawing collection. An essay by Judith Walsh discusses artists' paper as it was used and developed during the 20th century. Both editors are curators at the National Gallery. The volume is not indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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