Author: John Flaxman; Thomas Piroli
Title: Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus
Description: London, Not Identified, 1795. First edition. Leather. An excellent and scarce, first edition of these illustrations by leading figure in European Neoclassicism, John Flaxman. These illustrations were commissioned by Lady Spencer, as noted to the title page 'The original Drawings in the Posession of the Countess Dowager Spencer&apos. Undated, to the title page, and to the engravings, which identifies this copy as the first printing of 1795 according to British library entry on Jisc. 'Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus' was designed by John Flaxman, engraved by Thomas Prioli. Collated, complete with 30 monochromatic plates. John Flaxman was an English sculptor, illustrator, designer, and leading artist of the Neoclassical style in Britain and Europe. Flaxwell is best remembered for iconic flat, clean and linear style employed within his book illustrations that contributed much to the spread of Neoclassicism in England. Due to the popularity and vast influence of this style Flaxwell was commissioned by notable names such as Georgiana Hare-Naylor, Thomas Hope and Lady Spencer to design illustrations for the works of a variety of classical authors and poets, including Aeschylus, as seen within this copy. A smart copy of this scarce work. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with patches of rubbing to the spin and joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: John Flaxman. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Illustrations Aeschylus Classical Neoclassical Aeschylus John Flaxman
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Title: Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus
Description: London, Not Identified, 1795. First edition. Leather. An excellent and scarce, first edition of these illustrations by leading figure in European Neoclassicism, John Flaxman. These illustrations were commissioned by Lady Spencer, as noted to the title page 'The original Drawings in the Posession of the Countess Dowager Spencer&apos. Undated, to the title page, and to the engravings, which identifies this copy as the first printing of 1795 according to British library entry on Jisc. 'Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus' was designed by John Flaxman, engraved by Thomas Prioli. Collated, complete with 30 monochromatic plates. John Flaxman was an English sculptor, illustrator, designer, and leading artist of the Neoclassical style in Britain and Europe. Flaxwell is best remembered for iconic flat, clean and linear style employed within his book illustrations that contributed much to the spread of Neoclassicism in England. Due to the popularity and vast influence of this style Flaxwell was commissioned by notable names such as Georgiana Hare-Naylor, Thomas Hope and Lady Spencer to design illustrations for the works of a variety of classical authors and poets, including Aeschylus, as seen within this copy. A smart copy of this scarce work. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with patches of rubbing to the spin and joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: John Flaxman. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Illustrations Aeschylus Classical Neoclassical Aeschylus John Flaxman
Price: GBP 1700.00 = appr. US$ 2427.57 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 692L20
- Book number: 692L20
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