Drawing on Blue: European Drawings on Blue Paper, 1400s-1700s

$35.00 at The Getty Museum.

Edited by Edina Adam and Michelle Sullivan This engaging book highlights the role of blue paper in the history of drawing. The rich history of blue paper, from the late fifteenth to the mid-eighteenth centuries, illuminates themes of transcultural interchange, international trade, and global reach. Through the examination of significant works, this volume investigates considerations of supply, use, economics, and innovative creative practice. How did the materials necessary for the production of blue paper…