Isbn: 9781330218402 - select fables: with cuts, designed and engraved (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the reader to artist Thomas Bewick, one of history's most famous wood engravers. The author provides a detailed description of Bewick's humble beginnings, his early talent, his years of apprenticeship, his partnership with Ralph Beilby, and his role in creating famous publications such as A General History of Quadrupeds and A History of British Birds. Additionally, the author creates a breathtaking catalog of Bewick's most famous and sought-after works, including The Wild Bull, The Whitley Large Ox, The Kyloe Ox, a zebra, an elephant, a tiger, and a lion. The book offers a deep dive into Bewick's artistic techniques and his use of woodcuts, which were a groundbreaking technique at the time. Furthermore, the author outlines several instances where Bewick's art was featured on the banknotes of the day. This book offers comprehensive coverage of the life and work of an artistic genius. 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. …