Women Illuminated Manuscript Classical Art 1910s Illustrations Massachusetts

Description: [Sketches of Classical Art and Illuminated Manuscript Illustrations] Author: Collins, Helen S. Title: [Sketches of Classical Art and Illuminated Manuscript Illustrations] Publication: [South Hadley, Massachusetts]: 1914-1916 Description: 47 thin cards, each around 5" x 8". Very good plus: tiny pin holes to corners of each card; the occasional bit of edge wear, spotting or faint stain; lightly dust-soiled. This is a stunning set of artistic renderings made by a woman who we believe to have been a student at Mount Holyoke College between 1914 and 1916, Helen S. Collins. Not to be confused with the noted English painter and teacher of the same name, Helen Collins graduated from Mount Holyoke in 1916 and went on to be a mathematics teacher in Stonington, Connecticut; Dover, New Hampshire; and Fall River, Massachusetts. Each of the cards on offer here was dated, and a few had the notation of "Art VIII c," which we took to be a college-level art class. A history of art at Mount Holyoke we found online shared that students at the time would have been studying texts such as Masterpieces of Painting: An Introductory Study and History of Italian Painting, along with illuminated manuscripts, sculptures, engravings and other art found in the school's own impressive collections. These impeccably tidy, highly skilled sketches reveal studies of classical and Renaissance works, as well as ornaments, brocades and patterns from Romanesque, Celtic and Anglo-Saxon illuminated manuscripts. One card was an "Original Design made up from motives of Gothic Illuminated Manuscripts," another an "Example of Rococo Decoration," and one showed "Persian Brocades in works of European Artists." Seventeen of the cards were illustrated in vivid color, and eight in charcoal, including an "Example of Greek Carving" from the "Classic Period" and an "Early Lombard Ornament." Another 19 were done in pencil, including studies of Giotto and the Florentine School, Raphael, "Michelangelo's human figures from the Sistine Chapel" and a "Composition to show line, Botticelli 1444-1510. This shows an interesting interlacing of line." The remaining three cards include black ink renderings of "Greek Patterns, taken from photographs" and a "Tuscan Romanesque" marble inlay. Striking original work showcasing emblems and drawings found in illuminated manuscripts as well as classical art. Very good +. Seller ID: 8080 Subject: Art, Illuminated Manuscripts, Women This item is offered by Langdon Manor Books, LLC, antiquarian booksellers. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and/or photos and we will respond promptly. We package our items carefully, ship daily, and have a no hassle returns policy--your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksllers (ILAB) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) and adhere to their rules of ethics. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED IN PERPETUITY TO BE AUTHENTIC AND ORIGINAL Terms and shipping: Payment is required within 3 days of purchase. Payment via paypal unless other arrangements have been made prior to purchase or bidding. Shipping in the continental United States, with delivery confirmation is $4.00 International shipping via USPS priority is based on weight and location. International purchases under 4 pounds and under $100 may be shipped via USPS First Class. Texas residents will be charged 6.25% sales tax. Please note that any bookends you see in a photograph are NOT included as part of this purchase. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We allow returns for any reason, our feedback is perfect, and we will absolutely make things right if you are disappointed with your purchase. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 500 USD

Location: Houston, Texas

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