The Lost Art of Heinrich Kley Vol 2: Paintings & Drawings
Overview The Lost Art of Heinrich Kley, Volumes One & Two, collect over 450 rare drawings and paintings. With almost no overlap with previous collections, these volumes present works that have not been reprinted in over a century.
What’s Inside Volume Two This volume expands on Kley’s traditional work by showcasing his versatility:
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Color Works: Features a large number of paintings and preparatory drawings, some reproduced directly from the original art.
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Diverse Subject Matter: Includes examples of landscapes and industrial paintings, revealing new facets of the artist’s talent.
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Archive Material: Contains approximately 150 drawings, including preparatory sketches from the Library of Congress’s untapped Kley archive.
Groundbreaking Scholarship Both volumes offer significant advancements in Heinrich Kley scholarship, including:
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Expert Research: New research presented in English by German art historian Alexander Kunkel.
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Artist Insights: Includes incisive appreciations by contemporary artists Michael Wm. Kaluta and Jesse Hamm.
