The Second Exhibition of Prints, from the Collection of T. Harrison Garrett: Works of Rembrandt and Wille

This volume serves as a scholarly catalog documenting the extensive private print collection assembled by Thomas Harrison Garrett, a prominent American financier and philanthropist. Published in the late 19th century, the catalog was produced to facilitate the public exhibition of his significant holdings, reflecting the Gilded Age interest in building world-class art collections that mirrored the great institutions of Europe. By organizing these specific works by Rembrandt van Rijn and Johann Georg Wille, Garrett sought to elevate the appreciation of graphic arts among American connoisseurs.

The design of the catalog reflects the academic and preservationist spirit of the era, focusing on the rigorous attribution and classification of etchings and engravings. The presentation was intended to provide researchers and collectors with a definitive reference for the quality and scope of the Garrett collection. At the time of its release, the volume was well-received within the bibliophilic and curatorial circles of the eastern United States, establishing a legacy for the collection that would eventually see much of the material transferred to major public archives like the Baltimore Museum of Art.