1840 GREECE Athens BEAUTIFUL Fame
Greek ART 375+ Engravings Wordsworth Classical
“Greece: Pictorial, Descriptive, and
Historical” by Christopher Wordsworth is an illustrative exploration of Greece’s
rich cultural and historical landscapes. The book brings to life the stunning
scenery, distinctive architecture, and unique costume of the country through an
impressive collection of more than 350 woodcut engravings and 28 steel-engraved
illustrations. Contributing artists include Copley Fielding, F. Creswick, D.
Cox Jr., Harvey, Paul Huet, Meissonier, Sargent, Daubigny, Jaques, among
others, adding a diverse range of artistic styles to the visual narrative.
In the preface, Wordsworth draws a parallel
between his work and Emperor Hadrian’s villa at Tivoli. Just like Hadrian built
a villa to immortalize his memories of Greece, replicating famous Greek
landmarks and landscapes, Wordsworth has crafted this book to preserve his
experiences and memories of the same country. His aim was to help readers build
their own mental replicas of Greece, evoking a sense of the country’s profound
beauty and cultural heritage. By doing so, he aspired to provide a level of
enjoyment that mirrors the pleasure the Greek traveler felt while exploring the
Villa of Hadrian. Therefore, his work serves not only as a comprehensive guide
to Greece but also as a vivid memoir of his personal encounters with this extraordinary
land.
Item number: #41170
Price: $499
WORDSWORTH, Christopher
Greece: Pictorial, Descriptive, and Historical.
London: William S. Orr and Co., 1840.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
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xxvii, [1], 356
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350 woodcut
engravings
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28 steel-engraved
plates
· References: Blackmer 1840
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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Size: ~9.75in X 7in
(25cm x 17.5cm)
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