Randolph Caldecott Lord of the Nursery

Randolph Caldecott 'Lord of the Nursery' by Rodney K Engen. Published by Bloomsbury Books, London, 1988. Republication. Hardbound in Glassine Protected DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. Discarded Library Book. 104 Pgs. ISBN 1870630459. Randolph Caldecott, one of the most popular and respected illustrators of his era. Working at the height of Victorian 'stheticism, and industrialization, he turned for inspiration to nature and the stable rural society of 18th century England. His skill lay in translating minutely observed scenes of people, animals and every-day events into drawings and paintings executed with a masterly economy of line and an unsurpassed feeling for colour. He had a rare humour which saw all the folly and vanity of man, yet portrayed them with frankness and love. In this volume, the author has brought together for the first time a comprehensive selection of Caldecott's work, including not only his best-known illustrations to books and periodicals, but also his less familiar oil paintings and sculpture. Over 100 illustrations, 9 in full colour. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 8318.