|
|
Rhs Desk Address BookStock informationGeneral Fields
Special Fields
DescriptionThe Royal Horticultural Society Address Book focuses on works of art done on vellum. Paintings on vellum have a luminosity and richness that is quite unlike those on paper. The address book features works of art on vellum which date mainly from the 18th century and includes paintings by Aubriet (1665-1742), Ehret (1708-70), Bolton (1758-1799), Turpin (1775-1840) and others. The address book has a storage pocket, a stepped tabbed index, ribbon marker and is illustrated in colour throughout. Author descriptionDr Brent Elliott is librarian and archivist to the Royal Horticultural Society and author of numerous articles and books. He has written introductions and captions to the RHS diaries since 1993. He is based in London. |