Cruikshank's Water Colours (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Joseph Grego

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331391709 ISBN 13 : 9781331391708

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

See George Cruikshank’s world in vibrant color, preserved as original water-colour drawings. This facsimile collection reproduces Cruikshank’s twenty original water-colour illustrations alongside important historical and literary context, bringing a vivid, drama-filled view of past London, dramatic scenes from Dickens-era works, and dramatic events from Irish history.

Across three suites, the book showcases Cruikshank’s skill in color, from light, lively depictions of fashionable London haunts to stark, immersive scenes of upheaval. The volume pairs these images with introductory text that frames the artist’s process, his place in 19th‑century illustration, and the enduring appeal of his color work.

• Twenty original water-colour drawings by George Cruikshank, faithfully reproduced in color


• Two major suites connected to well-known works and moments in literary and historical narrative


• Insights into Cruikshank’s color technique and his impact on book illustration


• A historically informed companion that helps readers contextualize the art and its subjects

Ideal for art lovers, collectors, and readers interested in Victorian-era illustration and the vivid life of old London.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Biographie de l'auteur

George Cruikshank (1792 – 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. Cruikshank was born in London. His father, Isaac Cruikshank, was one of the leading caricaturists of the late 1790s and Cruikshank started his career as his father's apprentice and assistant. His older brother, Isaac Robert, also followed in the family business as a caricaturist and illustrator. Cruikshank's early work was caricature; but in 1823, at the age of 31, he started to focus on book illustration. He illustrated the first, 1823 English translation (by Edgar Taylor and David Jardine) of Grimms' Fairy Tales, published in two volumes as German Popular Stories. On 16 October 1827, he married Mary Ann Walker (1807–1849). Two years after her death, on 7 March 1851, he married Eliza Widdison. The two lived at 263 Hampstead Road, North London. Upon his death, it was discovered that Cruikshank had fathered 11 illegitimate children with a mistress named Adelaide Attree, his former servant, who lived close to where he lived with his wife. Adelaide was ostensibly married and had taken the married surname 'Archibold'.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331391709
• ISBN 13: 9781331391708
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 624
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