Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: This lavish collection of royalty-free engravings by the celebrated 19th-century artist F. Knight — reproduced directly from a rare original edition — contains elaborate wall murals with trompe-l'oeil effects; scenes of hunters, flanked by mythological figures; idealized damsels in rustic settings; and numerous other florid motifs.
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: This singular collection displays pairs of letters, transforming ornamental initials into Art Nouveau masterpieces. Undulating lines, sensuous curves, writhing vines, and tendrils of leafy flora decorate every two-character combination, from A to Z. Featuring 990 imaginative illustrations, this treasury is perfect for tracing and copying. The marvelous monograms will also be enjoyed for their…
Скачать книгу (размер 901 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 178) Аннотация: The most highly acclaimed of Pushkin’s works, this 1831 romance depicts a post-Napoleonic society in which a jaded young aristocrat rejects the love of a country maiden. Adapted by Tchaikovsky for his opera, this classic tale appears in an outstanding translation that reproduces the 14-line stanza format of the original. Includes 16 lithographs.
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Скачать книгу (размер 243 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 49) Аннотация: Classic of world drama concerns the passing of the old semifeudal order in turn-of-the-century Russia, symbolized in the sale of the cherry orchard owned by Madame Ranevskaya. The work also showcases the great Russian writer's rich sensitivities as an observer of human nature. An inexpensive, high-quality edition, reprinted from a standard edition of the play.
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Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Handpicked from rare 19th and early-20th-century periodicals such as Harper's Magazine and The Studio, this comprehensive collection of beautifully rendered spot illustrations embraces many styles and subjects: flowers, fruits, animals, transportation, sports, architectural ornamentation, and much more. Discover moods and themes sure to enhance any design endeavor.
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