This lovely collection of cards celebrates the beauty of one of the art world\'s most popular subjects—the classic female nude. A timeless object of interest among artists for thousands of years, the female figure is depicted here in works by a number of the world\'s most renowned painters....

Every generation has a chance to rediscover the ageless tales from Arthurian myth. But who was King Arthur? Was he a great and noble king, a strong warrior chieftain, a Celtic deity, or a compelling character of myth and legend? The lack of solid evidence has fueled fierce debate among scholars and historians....

hrough his extraordinarily drawn interpretations of favorite fairy tales and fantastic literature, Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) remains an enduring legend of the Victorian era\'s Golden Age of Illustration....

The exuberant art of Gustave Dore (1832-83) has influenced romantics and realists around the world. A self-taught child prodigy who met with early and resounding success, Dore ranks among the most prolific and popular illustrators of all time. Known as \"the master of the fantastic,\" he excelled in conveying dramatic action in memorable settings....

Spritely revelers, gossamer-winged creatures, and fantastic goblins mingle with exquisitely rendered birds, flowers, and insects in this enchanting collection by top Victorian-era artists....

One of the most influential (and most prolific) illustrators of childrens books during the early twentieth century, Edmund Dulac brought countless fairy tales to life through his distinct style, subtle use of colour and fanciful compositions....

Henry Justice Ford is best known for his collaboration with Andrew Lang on a popular series of twelve \"Color\" fairy tale books published at the turn of the twentieth century....

The Victorians were enthralled by fairies and angels, and their fascination with benevolent spirits is reflected in their art. These full-color paintings from the 19th and early-20th centuries feature Pre-Raphaelite, Symbolist, and Narrative works by......

Selected from rare historical sources that date from 1870 to 1930, 300 magical black-and-white images celebrate the most legendary names from the Golden Age of Illustration, including Rackham, Pogany, and Goble as well as many anonymous artists. Perfect for stationery, posters, and a host of other arts and crafts applications....

Nearly 150 beguiling images — dozens of them in full color — include Rhine maidens and sea fairies along with scores of mermaids. Sources for this unique collection include Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art as well as illustrations from stories such as Andersen\'s The Little Mermaid and Wagner\'s Ring cycle....

This unique pictorial archive offers 190 images of high-seas adventure — 60 in color and 130 in black-and-white. They range from early woodcuts and engravings to the early 20th century, with portraits of famous pirates and their ships, plus depictions of historic and fictional scenes....

This volume showcases more than 130 illustrations published with the works of the English language\'s greatest dramatist. They include images by many artists, drawn from a dozen plays and showcasing a diversity of imaginative styles and treatments....

This volume showcases more than 130 illustrations published with the works of the English language\'s greatest dramatist. They include images by many artists, drawn from a dozen plays and showcasing a diversity of imaginative styles and treatments....