Illustrations from the Faerie Queen (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

Illustrations from the Faerie Queen (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

Editorial Reviews Book Description Magnificent collection of medieval illustrations and decorations created by famed Victorian-era artist to illustrate a sumptuous limited edition of The Faerie Queene, Edmund Spenser’s 16th-century allegorical epic poem. Over 300 superb images—including full-page plates, headpieces, tailpieces, borders, vignettes and decorative initials—depict dashing knights, lovely maidens, dragons, unicorns, angels, and a host of decorative elements. Rendered in the rich 19th-century style of neo-medievalism, this fine art book will delight admirers of Walter Crane’s dazzling linear style and provide a wealth of inspiration and immediately usable graphics for artists and illustrators.

Illustrations from the Faerie Queen (Dover Pictorial Archive Series),Walter Crane,Carol Belanger Grafton,Dover Publications,0486402746,1552?-1599,1552?-1599.,1845-1915,Activity,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Clip Art,Crane, Walter,,Faerie queene,Graphic Arts - General,Illustrations,Spenser, Edmund,,Themes, motives,Art / Fine Arts

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