Author: Beggars' benison societyPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Notes on 'The records of the Beggar's benison society and Merryland of Anstruther, Fife', 1739-1836
Author: Beggars' benison societyPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Catalogue of the fine collection of engravings, formed by ... J. Burleigh James ... which will be sold by auction
Author: John Burleigh JamesPublisher:
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Category : Engraving
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Suppressed Plates, Wood Engravings, &c., Together with Other Curiosities Germane Thereto
Author: George Somes LayardPublisher:
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
In this book, the author aims to gather together, correct, and amplify the details of rare mistakes in book plates and illustrations as well as to inform the collector against imposition. The author has not included every example of these mistakes; but the ones which have importance.
Lives of Famous London Beggars
Author: John Thomas SmithPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
In John Thomas Smith's 'Lives of Famous London Beggars', readers are taken on a detailed journey through the lives of some of London's most well-known beggars. Through Smith's vivid descriptions and meticulous research, the book provides a fascinating insight into the world of poverty and survival in 19th-century London. Smith's writing style is both informative and engaging, making this book a captivating read for those interested in social history and the lives of marginalized individuals in society. The book also offers valuable insights into the literary context of the time, shedding light on the ways in which poverty and homelessness were depicted in literature during that era.
William Blake and the Art of Engraving
Author: Mei-Ying SungPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317314255
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Sung closely examines William Blake’s extant engraved copper plates and arrives at a new interpretation of his working process. Sung suggests that Blake revised and corrected his work more than was previously thought. This belies the Romantic ideal that the acts of conception and execution are simultaneous in the creative process.
New York Scene
Author: John SloanPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351503049
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
One of "The Eight"—a major group in the history of American painting—John Sloan was also an illustrator and cartoonist. Sloan kept an almost daily diary for eight years, for the most part to entertain his first wife, Dolly. Sloan's second wife and widow, Helen Fan Sloan, turned over the diaries and his letters, as well as notes and drawings to Bruce St. John of the Delaware Art Center, which houses the Sloan collection. John Sloan was interested in every social issue that went on around him: the people across the street, the people in the parks, and the policies of his country. He and Dolly entertained almost every night, though they were so poor that often the only dish was spaghetti, and their guests included Robert Henri (Sloan's mentor) and Walt Kuhn, Walter Pach, Rollin Kirby, Stuart Davis (and his father), Alexander Calder (and his father), Rockwell Kent, John Butler Yeats, William Glackens, and George Luks. Even if John Sloan had not been such an important figure in the American art world, these diaries would be splendid reading: they reveal a perceptive man and the city that fascinated him during one of its most interesting epochs. The editor writes that Sloan "was a direct and honest man, not afraid of expressing his opinions." This fascinating, unique, first-person view of New York City is a masterpiece. This edition includes a new introduction by Herbert I. London, providing insight into the social and political vision that animated Sloan's art.
Rembrandt's Etchings: The text
Author: Arthur Mayger HindPublisher:
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Category : Etching
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Muhammad's People
Author: Eric SchroederPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486425023
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
Treasury of revelation and religious wisdom offers authentic, intimate insights. Birth of Islam; biography of Muhammad; rise, decline, and fall of caliphate; development of modern mentality; evolution from basic piety to specialized sects; dervish life; Sufi ideas. Incorporates numerous examples of Arab literature, speeches, letters, and songs.
A Catalogue of a Valuable and Extensive Collection of Ancient and Modern Prints, the Propyerty of a Nobleman of High Rank
Author: Richard Grenville duke of Buckingham and ChandosPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
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