Students who have taken my Principles of Art course over at Westmont College know that one of my favorite artists is the Russian draftsman and painter, Nicolai Fechin. Specifically, I love Fechin’s charcoal drawings, not so much his paintings. He was a draftsman without peer, in my opinion. There’s been a few good books on his work that have always included a few token drawings, but I’ve long wished for there to be a book collecting just his drawings.
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Hi, I’ve come across your website searching for more info on Fechin’s drawings. I wonder if you managed to purchase the book on Fechin’s drawings that you mention; and, if so, could you comment on the quality of reproductions? I have Balcomb’s monography on Fechin, which displays some of his drawings, but I find that sometimes they are either printed too small or slightly out of focus, which is truly a pity…
Hi Brenno—
I do have the book and the reproductions are for the most part exquisite. There’s a couple where you can tell they either had an old transparency or slide, but most look to be very high-res fresh captures or scans. Virtually all the Balcomb drawings are represented, with many more. I highly recommend the book, the production values are superb.
Hi Brenno,
If you will check the Fechin Studio Bookstore in Taos, NM you will find a wonderful folio of some of his drawings and all other publications… For me Fechin was the GREATEST of them all as a draftsman. I love his paintings as well…
Good luck finding what you are looking for…. Be well,
Terry Gates