Large collection of Bewick woodcuts - copyright-free designs - compiled directly from original prints by Thomas Bewick and others of his school. Images are arranged by subject, from nature and animals, people, costumes, love and courtship, misadventures, shop and trade signs, street criers and many more themes of this period of English history.
Iconic, charming, atmospheric drawings of English social life, landscapes, with elements of drama, whimsy, everyday chores and events, businesses, rural dwellings, transport, trade cuts advertising the wares of the day, maritime scenes, animals from Bewick's well known series, dogs, cats, horses, heraldic devices, tailpieces and typographic elements, symbols and signs, suns, crowns, fleur-de-lys and hundreds more designs.
Known for their charm, atmosphere and detail this is a wonderful reproduction of the work of the artist in a large format art paperback - printed on high quality paper for years more use.
Good quality previously owned copy - contents in very good condition. Cover may have minor imperfections.
