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A Glimpse of Oriental Nature, Pictures with Verses : Red Bead Vine.
"A Lady" (Edited by Rev. G.R. Gleig).
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Publisher Information:
Dean and Son,
London:
1866.
A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo (8.5 x 7 inches, 215.9 x 177.8 mm). Finely matted in double ivory rag mat with gilt French line decoration, sized to 16 x 15 inches, 406.4 x 381 mm. In the classic tradition of the Victorian Illuminated Manuscript gift book , this charming work was executed by an unidentified woman, (A Lady), who by the unfortunate ills of a physical malformation, became an outcast to high Victorian society. Seeking solace, she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu, where she developed her innate talents and gifts as presented by this painted and written expression of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Butterflies, Insects or Birds intermingle with botanical blossoms or finely detailed branches of fruit and berries. The poetic quotation expresses a keen sense of an astute 19th Century Naturalist's observation. A charming work. The coloring of the plate is rich and vibrant. A sensitive and informative preface by the Rev. Gleig, Chaplain General to Her Majesty's Forces, accompanies the plate.
Edition: First edition
Book Id: 2104
Price: $225.00
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