Kunst Trusler John (1 results)

Condition: 0. Verzeichnis der Arbeiten von William Hogarth (London 1697 - 1764), der als ein Vorläufer der modernen Karikaturisten in seinem Werk die Sitten und Gebräuche seiner Zeit schonungslos und mit beißender Ironie anprangerte. Jede Tafel mit erklärendem Text, der das Gezeigte historisch, politisch bzw. gesellschaftlich einordnet.- Breitrandiger Druck auf Rye Mill-Papier.- Schwach gebräunt und stellenweise leicht stockfleckig, 2 Blätter der Biographie mit restauriertem Einriss, Innengelenke angeplatzt.- Gestochenes Wappenexlibris von Anthony Peacock (Willson), Esq. (1811-1866), Herr auf South Rauceby Hall und High Sheriff von Lincolnshire.- Art. Trusler, John. 'The Works of William Hogarth; containing one hundred and fifty-eight engravings, by Mr. Cooke and Mr. Davenport; with descriptions, in which are pointed out many beauties that have hitherto escaped notice, with a comment on their moral tendency. A new edition, revised and corrected. 2 volumes. London, Goodwin, 1827. 4 leaves, 149 pp., 1 leaf; 1 leaf, 158 pp. With 158 copper plates by Thomas Cook. 4°. Brown morocco volumes of the period with rich gilt decoration on the spine and gilt edges on the covers and inside edges, and three-sided gilt edges (somewhat scuffed and bumped).' Catalogue of the works of William Hogarth (London 1697 - 1764), who, as a precursor of modern caricaturists, denounced the customs and traditions of his time in his work with unsparing and biting irony. Each plate with explanatory text that places the image in its historical, political, and social context. - Wide-margined print on Rye Mill paper.Slightly browned and with some foxing, 2 leaves of the biography with restored tear, inner joints cracked. Engraved armorial bookplate of Anthony Peacock (Willson), Esq. (1811-1866), Lord of South Rauceby Hall and High Sheriff of Lincolnshire. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.