SN - Heath's Gallery of British Engravings - 1836

Stunning illustrated edition of this prestigious collection of engravings aimed at highlighting the excellence of 19th-century British engraving through the reproduction of works by the greatest English and European painters -

Designed as a true printed art gallery, the work brings together numerous steel engravings executed by the best engravers of the time, accompanied by explanatory notes that present the artists, the subjects depicted, their historical, literary or mythological context, as well as the aesthetic qualities of the compositions -

The volume highlights the richness of the British school of painting, giving ample space to works by masters such as Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Benjamin West, David Wilkie, William Collins, Thomas Lawrence, John Constable or J. M. W. Turner, while also reproducing paintings inspired by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Van Dyck or other great European artists who exerted a lasting influence on English painting -

SN - Heath's Gallery of British Engravings - 1836 - Volume I - Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green -
59 engravings

Good binding condition, the work in its full romantic publisher's cartonnage, light wear from handling, some minor defects on the cover, small tear at the headband, front hinge slightly cracked, corners worn, gilded edges, smooth spine adorned, gilded title, boards and spine nicely adorned with gilded lines and motifs -

Good interior condition, slight browning, handsome illustration on the title page, work enriched with beautiful engravings hors texte, endpapers in good condition, pleasing copy -

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