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Specimens of Ornamental Art Selected from the Best Models of the Classical Epochs

Name: Specimens of Ornamental Art Selected from the Best Models of the Classical Epochs
Author: Gruner, Lewis

Book Description

First Edition. Specimens of Ornamental Art Selected from the Best Models of the Classical Epochs. Illustrated by Eighty Plates by Lewis Gruner with Descriptive Text by Emil Braun. Large Folio, 80 lithographed plates. Hardback, original red half Morocco with decorated spine and marbled end papers. Slight foxing to early plates but later coloured plates with less than usual foxing. Quite heavy, however postage included in price. A spectacular book that shows some of the best lithographical printing ever.

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Born in Desden, Lewis (Ludwig) Gruner (1801-1882) became Prince Albert's trusted advisor on art and design. He became known for his expertise in chromolithography, a technique that allowed for detailed colour printing using multiple stones. This book, exemplifies the complexity and sophistication of his methods. The plates are, simply put breathtaking in their brightness and care of design.

Author Gruner, Lewis

Date 1850

Binding Hardcover

Publisher London: Thomas M'Lean

Illustrator Gruner, Lewis

Condition Good

Price: £1500.00

Offered by Celsus Books

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