Description:
Auguste Edouart's Silhouettes of Eminent Americans,
1839-1844
National Portrait Gallery/University Press of Virginia:
1977, Introduction by Andrew Oliver
This volume reproduces 348 silhouettes of prominent
Americans
by the premier silhouette artist Auguste Edouart. They
were made during his
travels in America between 1839 and 1844. Each is
shown mounted on a
pen and wash background with annotations by the
artist. A modern biographical
sketch of each person is included. They represent one
surviving album from
his American travels. This book should be of interest in
collectors of silhouettes
and students of American History. Please email any
specific questions about
the book.
This book was in its original shrink wrap until I recently
removed it to photograph
and examine for condition.
Hardcover, Like new, excellent condition in excellent
dust jacket, 553 pages.
Package weight 5.5 lbs. Shipping cost determined by
choice of shipping method (priority or media) and
mailing location.
This item will be shipped from Maryland. It can be
combined with other items shipped from Maryland to save
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