Choffard by Vera Salomons
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"Choffard" by Vera Salomons is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the life and artistic contributions of French illustrator Pierre-Philippe Choffard. The work delves into the underappreciated accomplishments of Choffard, a prominent figure in the realm of 18th-century engravings and book illustrations, highlighting his unique style and the beauty of his creations. The opening of the book introduces readers to Choffard's upbringing and early artistic talents, illustrating
how he found joy in creating intricate designs despite his modest background. It outlines his life as he trained under various artists, his rise to prominence as an engraver, and his close associations with notable contemporaries in the art world. Salomons emphasizes Choffard's passion for his craft and his remarkable ability to infuse vitality and artistic charm into his work, establishing a foundation for the detailed exploration of his artistic legacy that follows in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Salomons, Vera |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14004919 |
| Title | Choffard |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Denis Pronovost and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | Choffard, Pierre-Philippe, 1730-1809 -- Catalogs |
| Subject | Illustration of books -- France |
| Subject | Illustrated books -- France -- History -- 18th century -- Bibliography -- Catalogs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47998 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47998-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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