{"title":"Emily Jacobson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmily Jacobson’s\u003c\/strong\u003e works invite readers into the delicate world of artistic expression, with a focus on the subtle beauty of watercolour painting. Her books offer insightful explorations of technique, style, and the emotive power of colour, capturing the essence of celebrated artists such as Whistler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich with cultural context and practical guidance, Jacobson’s writing is ideal for those passionate about \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Whether you seek inspiration or a deeper understanding of visual art, her books provide a thoughtful and engaging experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whistler-in-watercolor-by-lee-glazer-9780300243628","title":"Whistler in Watercolor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA focused investigation of Whistler’s watercolours that introduces readers to a rarely seen aspect of the artist’s creative output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1880s, James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) reinvented himself through the medium of watercolour. At the time, excellence in watercolour was most often associated with British artists, most notably with the work of J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851). Whistler’s embrace of watercolour allowed the expatriate artist to present himself as an heir to the great Turner, while at the same time creating easily portable works that could supply an American market and, the artist hoped, help secure his art-historical legacy in his home country. Indeed, it was the American Gilded Age industrialist Charles Lang Freer who would amass the largest collection of Whistler’s watercolours, eventually bequeathing them to the Smithsonian in 1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication is the first systematic study of Freer’s amazing treasure trove of more than 50 watercolours by Whistler and includes figures, landscapes, nocturnes, and interiors. Providing both an art-historical context that looks into the contemporary reception of the works, as well as rigorous scientific analysis of Whistler’s materials and techniques, this volume offers a groundbreaking look into an overlooked segment of the celebrated artist’s oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistributed for Freer|Sackler, Smithsonian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreer Gallery of Art, Washington, DC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (05\/18\/19–10\/06\/19)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433322496236,"sku":"9780300243628","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300243628.jpg?v=1774765182"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/emily-jacobson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}