A delightful collection of character sketches and development drawings that showcase witty, enduring humor through portrait-like images.
This edition presents the classic work by Charles H. Bennett and Robert Brough, a volume long celebrated for its wit and perceptive caricatures. It frames a lighthearted exploration of character and scene through drawings and accompanying notes, designed to amuse and endure as a little treasure for readers and collectors alike. The book’s second edition is offered in cloth gilt with gilt edges, reflecting its status as a valued keepsake for fans of literary art and design.
Inside you’ll find a blend of humorous pictures and prose that together build a vivid sense of character. The work invites appreciation of its artistry and its playful take on social types, parenthetical legacies, and the era’s sensibilities.
- Witty caricatures and character studies rendered with a durable, classic line style
- Engaging prose that complements the drawings with charm and whimsy
- A curated collection that appeals to art lovers and readers of Victorian humor
- Second edition status, offered in a cloth-gilt binding with gilt edges
Ideal for readers who enjoy: classic character sketches, artistic illustrations, and the humor of a bygone era.