Frank Brangwyn and his work / by Walter Shaw-Sparrow, author of "Our homes," "The English house and its styles," &c., part author of "The genius of J.W.M. Turner."
1910, First Edition. Dryden House, Gerrard Street, London, W. : Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Previous owner's inscription. Item #367256
Physical description: xiv, 258, pages: color frontispiece, 35 plates (19 color); 26 cm. Contents: 1. Parentage and early studies -- 2. Later studies -- 3. Contests of criticism: "A funeral at sea," "The buccaneers," "Slave traders," and "A slave market" -- 4. Contests of criticism : sun-colour and religious art -- 5. Characteristics: light and colour -- 6. Light and colour (continued) -- 7. Some other characteristics -- 8. Decorative painting -- 9. Decorative painting (continued) -- 10. Points of view in decorative art: and the Skinners' hall -- 11. Sketches and studies -- 12. Water-colours --13. Illustrations for magazines and books - designs for posters -- 14. Etchings: and summary of characteristics -- 15. Designs for house furnishing -- Appendix 1. Pictures and sketches -- Appendix 2. Etchings-classified -- Appendix 3. Bibliography and index. Subjects: Brangwyn, Frank 1867-1956. Painters, British 20th century; Biography. Painters, British 19th century; Biography. Twentieth century English printmaking.
Price: €120.00