500 Years of Life in America, An Illustrated History

500 Years of Life in America, An Illustrated History by Marshall B Davidson. Published by Harry N Abrams Inc, New York, NY, 1987. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: V-Fine in Fine DJ. 256 Pgs. ISBN 0810980770. LCCN 86-26494. From the earliest days of discovery up to and including our own time, the epic story of America through drawings - works in pen, pencil, charcoal, crayon, pastel, gouache, and watercolor. The drawings included here are not only sophisticated works by such renowned artists as john Singleton Copley, John James Audubon, Winslow Homer, Frederick Remington, and Ben Shahn, but also works by relatively untrained observers who were eager to record significant events and experiences before they faded from memory. 308 illustrations, including 62 plates in full color. Previously published as: The drawing of America. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 3777.