The book offers a unique insight into the extensive collection of prints and proofs produced by Archibald Thorburn. Not only will the book undoubtedly appeal to Thorburn collectors and those generally interested in countrywide pursuits and wildlife. The quality of the images in the book are outstanding making it a must have publication.
There can be few reading this who will not know of Archibald Thorburn's instantly recognisable work, whether as original watercolours, or prints that helped bring the artist fame and fortune in the early 20th century. This superbly produced book subtitled, catalogues many of Thorburn's works on paper to establish once again without question that Thorburn was an exceptional artist. In this collection, David Waters clearly displays his own passion for the artist's work and although he is content to let Thorburn's images do the talking, claiming his own words don't do sufficient justice to the pictures it's clear from the introduction to the catalogue that David is himself a leading expert