Jacob Samuel on Albrecht Dürer
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Ever since Jacob Samuel set up his Santa Monica workshop in 1988, artists have turned to this master printer for his unparalleled insights into how centuries-old techniques can be applied to make contemporary prints. In this video he speaks on the remarkable technique and skill in Albrecht Dürer’s prints.
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