The Classic Illustrators And Their Achievements From 1550 to 1900

Author: Lys De Bray

Publisher/Date: Wellfleet (1989)

ISBN: 1555214452

Format/Condition: Hardcover book with dust jacket in near fine condition. 192 pages, index. Profusely illustrated in color. Full page illustrations. Measures approx 13 x 9 1/2 inches.

Description: The greatest botanical illustrations throughout the history of the genre are presented in this fascinating and beautifully designed survey. Beginning with the ancient Egyptians, plants, flowers and herbs have been the subject of the artist's attention. Author Lys de Bray explains why skilled botanical art is better - and of more use to posterity - than the best photographs.

This beautiful book, which may fairly be called a classic, surveys the evolution of botanical illustration from the crude scratchings of paleolithic humans down to the highly scientific artwork of 20th century illustrators.

Contents
• Incunabula and Iconography
• The Dutch and Flemish Schools
• Linnaeus and Other Eighteenth Century Artists
• Pre-Renaissance to Post-Revolution
• Georg Dionysius Ehret
• Redoute Josephine and Malmaison
• Kew, Heart of the Botanical World
• Modern Botanical Painting