Description
Discover 'The Finest Colors For Artists', a beautifully crafted hardback book by Jorg Lesczenski. Measuring 210 x 260 mm and featuring 192 pages of stunning imagery, this book is a treasure trove for artists and art lovers alike. Delve into the rich history of H. Schmincke & Co, a leader in the production of artists' paints since 1881. Renowned artists such as Otto Dix, Emil Nolde, and Oskar Kokoschka relied on Schmincke's exceptional colors, highlighting the quality that continues to define today's professional and amateur painters.
This engaging publication chronicles the inspiring journey of H. Schmincke, from its modest beginnings and initial offering of oil paints to the subsequent addition of watercolors and pastels amid a flourishing art scene. It also sheds light on the resilience of the Jewish owners during the turbulent times of the Third Reich and how they rebuilt their legacy post-World War II. With exquisite artistic renditions and archival images, this book is not just about paints; it encapsulates an enduring passion for color and the artistic spirit that has thrived for nearly 150 years.
Order now and experience the compelling story of H. Schmincke & Co, where tradition meets artistic authenticity. We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business based in Auckland, offering a seamless shopping experience with products in stock locally, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duty, or tax.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: hardback
Author: Jorg Lesczenski Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 02-11-2021
Since its founding in 1881, H. Schmincke & Co has been a premier producer of artists' paints. Artists such as Otto Dix, Emil Nolde and Oskar Kokoschka relied on Schmincke colours, as do many of today's professional and amateur painters. This history of the company traces its development over four generations. It tells the story of H. Schmincke's modest beginnings at the end of the 19th century and their first product: oil paint. During an era of unprecedented artistic achievement in Europe and America, the company added watercolours and pastels to its acclaimed line of products. This book also takes readers through the struggles of the Jewish owners during the Third Reich, and how the family rebuilt the company after its buildings were destroyed in the Second World War. Since then, the company experienced a successful expansion during the post-war decades as well as a downturn caused by the collapsing economy and family issues. Now in its fourth generation of ownership, H. Schmincke is thriving amidst global challenges and opportunities. Beautifully illustrated with artistic and archival images, this is a unique look behind the scenes of a company that has been committed to excellence in manufacturing-and to a rich engagement with the art world-for nearly 150 years.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
This engaging publication chronicles the inspiring journey of H. Schmincke, from its modest beginnings and initial offering of oil paints to the subsequent addition of watercolors and pastels amid a flourishing art scene. It also sheds light on the resilience of the Jewish owners during the turbulent times of the Third Reich and how they rebuilt their legacy post-World War II. With exquisite artistic renditions and archival images, this book is not just about paints; it encapsulates an enduring passion for color and the artistic spirit that has thrived for nearly 150 years.
Order now and experience the compelling story of H. Schmincke & Co, where tradition meets artistic authenticity. We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business based in Auckland, offering a seamless shopping experience with products in stock locally, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duty, or tax.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: hardback
Author: Jorg Lesczenski Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 02-11-2021
Since its founding in 1881, H. Schmincke & Co has been a premier producer of artists' paints. Artists such as Otto Dix, Emil Nolde and Oskar Kokoschka relied on Schmincke colours, as do many of today's professional and amateur painters. This history of the company traces its development over four generations. It tells the story of H. Schmincke's modest beginnings at the end of the 19th century and their first product: oil paint. During an era of unprecedented artistic achievement in Europe and America, the company added watercolours and pastels to its acclaimed line of products. This book also takes readers through the struggles of the Jewish owners during the Third Reich, and how the family rebuilt the company after its buildings were destroyed in the Second World War. Since then, the company experienced a successful expansion during the post-war decades as well as a downturn caused by the collapsing economy and family issues. Now in its fourth generation of ownership, H. Schmincke is thriving amidst global challenges and opportunities. Beautifully illustrated with artistic and archival images, this is a unique look behind the scenes of a company that has been committed to excellence in manufacturing-and to a rich engagement with the art world-for nearly 150 years.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.