The Arthur Rackham Treasury: 86 Full-Color Illustrations (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

This stunning treasury features full-page plates of the finest works by the famed English artist, Arthur Rackham (1867–1939). A leading figure in the early twentieth century’s Golden Age of Illustration, Rackham interpreted scenes from such diverse material as fairy tales, Wagnerian opera, and Shakespearean comedy. His memorable images, which combine whimsy, romance, and sophistication, continue to enchant children and adults alike.
Magnificently reprinted from more than 25 rare early editions, these 86 illustrations were selected from hundreds of possibilities and include many plates that have not been reproduced in decades. They span Rackham’s career — from his landmark 1905 edition of Rip Van Winkle to masterworks such as Undine and A Midsummer Night’s Dream and his final publication, Wind in the Willows, in 1939. Art lovers, book collectors, and anyone with an appreciation for imaginative visual storytelling will prize this marvelous treasury.

From the Publisher

Arthur Rackham became the leading British figure in what is called The Golden Age of Illustration, a period that included contemporaries like Edmund Dulac and the Brothers Robinson in England, and Howard Pyle and his Brandywine School in America. He was a giant among this group, considered by many the premier illustrator of his day.

See more of Dover’s collection of Arthur Rackham fine art books at www.doverpublications.com.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2005
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486446859
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486446851
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 17 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #320,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #91 in Book Design #268 in European Art History #349 in Illustration and Graphic Design
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