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Catalogue Of Prints And Drawings In The British Museum: Division I. Political And Personal Satires (Volume Iii) (Part Ii)

Catalogue Of Prints And Drawings In The British Museum: Division I. Political And Personal Satires (Volume Iii) (Part Ii)

Frederic George Stephens

Hardcover

General World HistoryIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 9354173934
ISBN13: 9789354173936
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 7 2020
Pages: 470
Weight: 3.01
Height: 1.00 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step into the vibrant heart of British political history with this remarkable volume, where wit and artistry collide. The British Museum's renowned collection of political and personal satires is revealed in all its sharpness and charm, presenting an unrivalled panorama of 18th century satire and Victorian era illustrations. Each page captures the pulse of its era-caricatures lampooning statesmen, social commentary art dissecting the follies of the day, and intricate prints that once fuelled conversation across drawing rooms and coffee houses alike. Curated by Frederic George Stephens, a respected figure among art historians and collectors of satire, this catalogue is more than a scholarly resource. It is a living archive, meticulously documenting the prints and drawings that shaped public opinion and artistic expression in Britain's tumultuous past. Antique print enthusiasts and those fascinated by the British Museum archives will discover a trove of historical caricatures, each image a window into the anxieties, ambitions, and humour of a rapidly changing society. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you seek inspiration, insight, or simply the pleasure of exquisite satire, this political satire collection stands as a cultural treasure, ready to enrich any library.

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