John Caspar Wild Painter and Printmaker of Nineteenth-Century Urban America by John W. Reps

This beautifully illustrated book presents Wild’s paintings and prints for all to appreciate, and a catalogue raisonné identifies all of his known works. The author draws on his previous writings about Wild—themselves based on specialized studies by earlier scholars—and adds much new information about the artist’s early years in Philadelphia and his accomplishments elsewhere. This talented but largely ignored artist who died well over a century and a half ago is thus at last provided the recognition he deserves.

Hardback | 184 pages | 95 color & 20 b&w illustrations | 13.5 x 10 | 2006