A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art by Thomas Wright
Publication: 1865 Virtue Brothers & Co.
A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art . In this book, Wright uncovers and discusses aspects of various forms of art in literature and tradition including caricature art in ancient civilizations. While the contents of this book are truly extensive, some of the most interesting include the medieval depictions of dragons, Reynard the Fox, witchcraft, Erasmus s Praise of Folly, the famed Dance of Death, and others.
Condition: Three quarters leather bound with five raised bands, marbled end papers, gilt decorated spine, contemporary inscription to title page, base of spine with the year 1892 (presumably the year it was bound) the actual print date of the book is 1865, as stated on the title page. In Very Good clean condition