A prodigiously talented pair of English twins; the Detmold brothers shared an intense passion for drawing and observing animals. As young children; they began sketching at the Zoological Gardens in London; displayed their work at the Royal Academy by the time they were 13; and published their first book of illustrations soon after. The British art world recognized their unique gift immediately and saw them as a single creative soul residing in two bodies. Their exquisite etchings; watercolors; and pen and ink drawings; rendered in the Japanese style; are remarkable for their fine detail and vivid coloration.This glorious collection of illustrations ranges from the Detmolds 1899 debut; Pictures from Birdland; to a 1925 edition of the exotic Arabian Nights. Other selections include curious creatures great and small from Aesops Fables and Fabres Book of Insects. Youll encounter a meticulously rendered menagerie that includes a slithering python and fierce tiger from The Jungle Book; a vain jackdaw with beautiful plumage; a glistening lizard and butterfly in a garden; a lace-winged praying mantis; and so much more. Collectors of fine art and beautiful books; as well as animal lovers; will treasure this distinctive art from the Golden Age of book illustration.
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