Author: INGRAM, THE VERY REVEREND DEAN WILLIAM CLAVELL
Title: Peterborough Cathedral. Illustrated by Herbert Railton
Description: London: Isbister & Co, 1898. First Edition. Original Boards. With frontispiece with protective flyleaf, map with protective flyleaf & illustrations after Hedley Fitton. Some foxing to free endpapers. Spine, covers & corners slightly worn & slightly soiled. ; Herbert Railton (21 November 1857 – 15 March 1910) was an English artist and one of the leading black-and-white illustrators of his time. Born in Pleasington, Lancashire, he was educated in Belgium and at Ampleforth College in Yorkshire. Initially trained as an architect, Railton shifted his focus to illustration after his early drawings gained recognition. His career took off when his illustrations of a railway accident were published in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News in 1881. He later moved to London, where he became renowned for his intricate and atmospheric depictions of architecture and landscapes, often characterized by broken lines and fine detail. Railton illustrated numerous books and magazines, collaborating with prominent authors like Thomas Hood, Oliver Goldsmith, and W. Outram Tristram. His works included travel guides, literary classics, and architectural studies, such as Coaching Days and Coaching Ways (1888) and The Inns of Court and Chancery (1893). His style was particularly suited to capturing the textures and details of old buildings, often evoking a sense of nostalgia or mystery. Railton's ability to blend precision with artistic impression made him a favorite among Victorian publishers and readers. Railton's life was cut short when he died of pneumonia at the age of 53. He left behind a legacy as a master illustrator whose works continue to be admired for their elegance and detail. His contributions to book illustration helped define the visual culture of late Victorian and Edwardian England, ensuring his place as one of the era's most influential artists. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 66 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Ecclesiastical Church Christianity Social & Cultural Local
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Title: Peterborough Cathedral. Illustrated by Herbert Railton
Description: London: Isbister & Co, 1898. First Edition. Original Boards. With frontispiece with protective flyleaf, map with protective flyleaf & illustrations after Hedley Fitton. Some foxing to free endpapers. Spine, covers & corners slightly worn & slightly soiled. ; Herbert Railton (21 November 1857 – 15 March 1910) was an English artist and one of the leading black-and-white illustrators of his time. Born in Pleasington, Lancashire, he was educated in Belgium and at Ampleforth College in Yorkshire. Initially trained as an architect, Railton shifted his focus to illustration after his early drawings gained recognition. His career took off when his illustrations of a railway accident were published in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News in 1881. He later moved to London, where he became renowned for his intricate and atmospheric depictions of architecture and landscapes, often characterized by broken lines and fine detail. Railton illustrated numerous books and magazines, collaborating with prominent authors like Thomas Hood, Oliver Goldsmith, and W. Outram Tristram. His works included travel guides, literary classics, and architectural studies, such as Coaching Days and Coaching Ways (1888) and The Inns of Court and Chancery (1893). His style was particularly suited to capturing the textures and details of old buildings, often evoking a sense of nostalgia or mystery. Railton's ability to blend precision with artistic impression made him a favorite among Victorian publishers and readers. Railton's life was cut short when he died of pneumonia at the age of 53. He left behind a legacy as a master illustrator whose works continue to be admired for their elegance and detail. His contributions to book illustration helped define the visual culture of late Victorian and Edwardian England, ensuring his place as one of the era's most influential artists. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 66 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Ecclesiastical Church Christianity Social & Cultural Local
Price: GBP 10.00 = appr. US$ 14.28 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: LCK90209
- Book number: LCK90209
See more books from our catalog: English History & Topography