London in the middle of the 1800s was a subject sketched endlessly by artists; studied by social reformers; and discussed by writers. This comprehensive collection of drawings by Gustave Doreacute;; Frances most celebrated graphic artist of the period; presents all 180 drawings from the artists 1872 classic presentation; London; A Pilgrimage.A panoramic portrait of that engrossing city; the collection ranges from images of fashionable ladies riding in a sunlit park to ragged wretches in a shadowy side street. Here are remarkably perceptive sketches of workaday London; busy marketplaces; the Christy Minstrels; a watermans family; thieves gambling; the Devils Acre in Westminster; flower girls; waifs and strays; a wedding at the Abbey; provincials in search of lodgings; a garden party; prisoners in the Newgate exercise yard (a scene that so greatly impressed Vincent van Gogh that he copied it in a painting); stalls at Covent Garden Opera House; and many other scenes that capture London of bygone era.Taken from a volume that is widely regarded as the illustrators greatest single work; the drawings in this collection will delight Doreacute; admirers and anyone fascinated by the many aspects of Victorian London.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Rare TreasureBy Jeanne Barkemeijer de WitI first met Jack Coleman during the summer of 1966. (I was 11 years old at the time) My friend Pam Fancher encouraged me to join the childrens choir at First Christian Church; Santa Ana. Jack Coleman was the director of music there.Jack was an amazing human being; who touched the lives of countless people. He did much more than simply pontificate on christianity ... his life and actions embodied it.As a child; when my family life was in turmoil; he prayed with me and helped me find help. When I was too poor to pay for voice lessons; he taught me free of charge. We corresponded for years. When he passed in 1985; I felt as if Id lost a family member.I cried when I first read the contents of this book; as the memories of Jack came flooding forward. Im grateful that his estate published this treasure. Its so much more than a simple reference manual with definitions of musical terms. It shows how to live life fully; completely and spiritually.Jack Coleman was an astonishing man; a great teacher; and one of the most genuine people Ive ever met. Thank God his insights and spiritual wisdom lives on within the pages of this wonderful book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy PriscillaThis was great!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read for Every Church Musician!By Kindle CustomerThis truly blessed my heart each day. The connection between the musical terms and the Christian walk are timeless. I encourage every churchs music leader to use this as a source of devotional material at your rehearsals.