Elsa D'Esterre-Keeling - Sir Joshua Reynolds

London, The Walter Scott Publishing Co. 1902. First edition. Fine Binding. A fascinating biographical work of 18th century portrait artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding and awarded to T.C. Eden, brother of Prime Minister Anthony Eden. An interesting biographical work on eighteenth-century artist and portraitist Sir Joshua Reynolds, who most often painted in the "Grand Style", known for its idealisation of imperfections. He was one of the most prolific artists in Great Britain during the eighteenth century, and was knighted by King George III. Written by Elsa D'Esterre-Keeling, and part of 'The Makers of British Art' series edited by James A. Manson. Illustrated with a photogravure frontispiece portrait of Reynolds, along with twenty plates. Collated and complete. Handsomely bound in full tree calf prize binding for Sandroyd, awarded to 'T.C. Eden' (Sir Timothy Calvery Eden, 8th and 6th Baronet) in December 1905, brother to former UK Prime Minister Anthony Eden. Handsomely bound in full tree calf prize binding for Sandroyd. Externally, lovely, with some light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Containing a prize inscription to the front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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