This exhibition traces the first sixty years of the etched print (circa 1490 to circa 1560), from its emergence in the workshop of the German printmaker and armor decorator Daniel Hopfer to the years when a range of artists from Germany, Flanders, Italy, and France began experimenting with etching. Approximately 125 etchings, produced by both renowned and lesser-known artists, are displayed alongside a number of drawings, printing plates, illustrated books, and armor.
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I was reading a lot of chess books since the early childhood, so I was in awe of all
the great players of the past. Garry Kasparov is the first player that comes to mind;
his modern aggressive style was very inspiring.
Besides studying my French course? Do more of what you enjoy! Time spent
towards any aspect of chess, be it playing, studying openings or endgames,
reading books and what not, it is all not lost and highly valuable. As long as you do
what you enjoy you will make the hours and in the end it is the hours that will lead
to improvement.