Maclise, Daniel: Shakespeare's Seven Ages etched by E. Goodall after Original Designs. , London: Art-Union of London 1850.23 by 33.5 cms no pagination, (9) with eight engraved illustrations, light card covers, new cloth spine and endpapers, covers dusty but internally clean and bright. These are eight illustrations by the artist illustrating Shakespeare's verse on the ages of man. Maclise,1806-1870 was born in Cork and became one of the most celebrated painters of the age. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1829, becoming a member in 1850. Although he illustrated books for Dickens and others his great historical paintings like those in the new Houses of Parliament are where his fame lay. (Book ref. 13019) £50.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Saintfield Antiques & Fine Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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