Excerpt from Illustrated Catalogue of a Notable and Extensive Collection of Illustrated Books and Caricatures: Original Issues by the Three Cruikshanks Rowlandson, Gillray and Others
Of Equal Importance with the Cruikshank Collection is that section containing examples of the work of the celebrated caricaturist, - thomas rowlandson, whose compositions as represented herein comprise the most extensive and important series of books and caricatures by his hand, ever offered at public sale in America. This section comprises 195 different items, or groups of subjects, commencing with the first book illustrated by him, and including a large proportion of the more noteworthy and finer examples of his work; While his original watercolor work and sketches are represented by four different subjects and a volume of collected sketches.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This fascinating work takes a comprehensive look at the works of three artists in the Cruikshank family. Isaac, George, and Robert all contributed to the collection, with Isaac, the father of the other two, showcasing his work in social and political satire. George, the most famous of the three, is represented by his illustrations for works by Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and others. Robert, known for his caricatures of Queen Caroline and King George IV, also illustrated works by Dickens, and various sporting subjects. The volume is richly illustrated with over 1100 examples from the artists' vast body of work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332228621_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332228621
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