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Schiedam, Scriptum Art, 2013. 223 pp. 291 ills in col. & b./w. Orig. hardcover (pictorial boards). 4to.This Dutch-language book is an art monograph by Jan Greive concerning the life and work of the 19th-century Dutch artist Johan Conrad Greive (often known as "Coen Greive", 1837-1891). It covers the oeuvre of this Amsterdam-based painter, draftsman, etcher, and engraver. Greive was best known for his marine paintings (depicting ships and waterscapes) and detailed cityscapes of Amsterdam. His work is characterized by the Dutch Romantic style and a high degree of topographical accuracy. In addition to an overview of his paintings and prints, the book sheds light on his background, his musical family, his training (including under his uncle P.F. Greive and Cornelis Springer), and his development within the art world of the time. The title "Gewoon een vakman" ("Simply a Craftsman") likely reflects the modest, grounded perspective Greive himself held regarding his craft and artistry.…