1840 GREECE Athens BEAUTIFUL Fame Greek ART 375+ Engravings Wordsworth Classical

1840 GREECE Athens BEAUTIFUL Fame Greek ART 375+ Engravings Wordsworth Classical

“Greece: Pictorial, Descriptive, and Historical” by Christopher Wordsworth is an illustrative exploration of Greece’s rich cultural and historical landscapes. The book brings to life the stunning scenery, distinctive architecture, and unique costume of the country through an impressive collection of more than 350 woodcut engravings and 28 steel-engraved illustrations. Contributing artists include Copley Fielding, F. Creswick, D. Cox Jr., Harvey, Paul Huet, Meissonier, Sargent, Daubigny, Jaques, among others, adding a diverse range of artistic styles to the visual narrative.

In the preface, Wordsworth draws a parallel between his work and Emperor Hadrian’s villa at Tivoli. Just like Hadrian built a villa to immortalize his memories of Greece, replicating famous Greek landmarks and landscapes, Wordsworth has crafted this book to preserve his experiences and memories of the same country. His aim was to help readers build their own mental replicas of Greece, evoking a sense of the country’s profound beauty and cultural heritage. By doing so, he aspired to provide a level of enjoyment that mirrors the pleasure the Greek traveler felt while exploring the Villa of Hadrian. Therefore, his work serves not only as a comprehensive guide to Greece but also as a vivid memoir of his personal encounters with this extraordinary land.

Item number: #41170

Price: $499

WORDSWORTH, Christopher

Greece: Pictorial, Descriptive, and Historical.

London: William S. Orr and Co., 1840.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • xxvii, [1], 356
  • 350 woodcut engravings
  • 28 steel-engraved plates
• References: Blackmer 1840
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~9.75in X 7in (25cm x 17.5cm)

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