Back to two and half centuries ago, I think engraving is very efficient way to produce multiple works, especially for commercial purposes. It requires high drawing skills. In Bewick's case, he used wood rather than metal. A lot of his work are about animals. Some of them showed very detailed aspect. Before camera invented, this was a good way to keep record of life .
To be honest, his work doesn't inspired me very much although they are really good work and has high skills involved which I couldn't possibly do it myself. Probably I think it is the subject matter which I am not quite
interested in.
interested in.
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