Publisher's Synopsis
For centuries, drawing was essential to art and design, a method that brought vision to life. In an era of digitized art, draughtsmanship risks becoming a lost skill. Gerard Byrne, a Modern Impressionist, embodies the expertise of his artistic forebears, starting with freehand charcoal sketches on canvas. Though known for finished oil paintings, he sometimes leaves sketches in their expressive, monochromatic form. The 'Charcoalogy' collection reminds us that artistic endeavour has always been about leaving marks. The architectural heritage in these works resulted from the vision of draughtsmen, designers, and planners. Byrne's drawings honor those who came before him, the preservation of this heritage is vital to understanding the past.
