JCLattès. 1992. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 125 pages augmentées de nombreux dessins et illustrations en couleurs et en noir et blanc hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 741.5-Caricatures
Classification Dewey : 741.5-Caricatures
A Nap in the Country, the print on top, represents the mid-day rest of a rustic pair, who, while their sheep are calmly grazing and their dog is keeping faithful watch, are, beneath the shadows of spreading trees, indulging in forty winks in the open country, after their early morning toils. A Nap in Town, the print on bottom, which may also be taken as an afternoon siesta, though equally luxurious, is not enjoyed under such healthy conditions as the preceding the town pair are taking their repose with as much lazy ease as the circumstances will permit. Encadrée Bon Londres Samuel Alken 1785 44 x 34 cm
édition originale
This sketch, which is characterised by the artist's usual spirit when dealing with kindred subjects, represents the situation of a rustic swain, whose philanderings have landed him in the midst of the perplexities of a double dilemma. It is seemingly 'washing day,' and the gallant intruder has effected his admission to court the graces of a pretty maiden, who is thrown into consternation at the risk to which her suitor, by an awkward contretemps, is suddenly exposed. The pair have evidently been disturbed at the moment the lady was engaged in drawing a mug of ale for the refreshment of her admirer ; in the confusion, the tap of the beer barrel is still left running, and all the maid's solicitude is centred in the position of her swain, who has incautiously taken refuge in the copper. A very disagreeable-looking old beldame is kindling a blazing fire in the stove, while a buxom wench is working away at the pump, which is pouring gallons of water into the unlucky Lothario's place of concealment. The youth is hesitating midway between the ordeals of fire or water, and he is struggling to effect his escape from both, at the risk of exposure and its consequences. " Encadrée Bon Londres Thomas Tegg 1807 35 x 42 cm
édition originale
London, R. Ackermann, 1817. In-8 de [4]-II-II-285 pages, pleine percaline brique, dos lisse orné de fer historié et doré, plats estampés à froid de multiples encadrements à la plaque, tranche de tête dorée.
Illustré d'un frontispice, d'un titre gravé et de 24 planches hors-texte en couleurs gravées à l'aquatinte par Rowlandson. Édition originale de cet ouvrage publié en tant que suite de la célèbre « Danse de la mort anglaise » daté de 1816. C'est aussi une nouvelle publication réussie d'une collaboration tripartite entre Rowlandson, Combe et Ackermann. Joli cartonnage décoré, dans l'esprit de l'atelier de Remnant & Edmonds à Londres. Petites usures à la reliure dont une tache au plat supérieur. Gardes neuves. Du lundi 9 au mardi 17 juin nous ne serons pas en mesure de répondre aux commandes en raison de notre participation au Salon du livre rare de Paris qui se tiendra au Carreau du Temple du 13 au 15 juin. Retrouvez-nous au stand C 24 ! From Monday, June 9th to Tuesday, June 17th, we will not be able to fulfill orders due to our participation in the Paris Rare Book Fair, which will be held at the Carreau du Temple from June 13th to 15th. Find us at stand C 24!