April 12, 2024
Arthur Rackham Illustrated 1908 Midsummer Night’s Dream
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We a re selling this beautifully illustrated printing of William Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream by the well known and collectible artist William Rackham.This large volume features 40 lavish colour plates using the artist's signature techniques.It is in great shape internally, although the spine needs repair (see picture).this highly collectible work of art was published in 1908 by William Heineman New York/London/DoubleDay Page Rackham won a gold medal at the Milan International Exhibition in 1906 and another one at the Barcelona International Exposition in 1912. His works were included in numerous exhibitions, including one at the Louvre in Paris in 1914. Arthur Rackham died 1939 of cancer in his home in Limpsfield , Surrey .TechniqueRackham invented his own unique technique which resembled photographic reproduction; he would first sketch an outline of his drawing, then lightly block in shapes and details. Afterwards he would add lines in pen and India ink, removing the pencil traces after it had dried. With color pictures, he would then apply multiple washes of color until transparent tints were created. He would also go on to expand the use of silhouette cuts in illustration work. [2 ]
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