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1882 · réf. 1022N4 — Orpington: George Allen 1882. Leather. Very Good. 7" by 5". None. An insightful explanation of the principles behind the paintings of Turner and the Romantics written by the esteemed polymath John Ruskin. The sixth edition of Frondes Agrestes: 'Readings in Modern Painters' Chosen at her Pleasure by the Author's Friend the Younger Lady of the Thwaite Coniston artist and writer Susanna Beevor written by esteemed English polymath John Ruskin. Published in 1882 first published in 1875. In full prize calf from Giggleswick School in North Yorkshire. In this charming volume Ruskin delves into the principles and intricacies of painting as inspired by paintings chosen by Beevor a similarly passionate advocate of universal education. The paintings Beevor has chosen are of Turner and the Romantics with Ruskin therefore giving particular attention to portraying nature's beauty. In full prize calf. Externally the odd small mark to boards and rubbing to joints. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities with minor loss to head and tail. A small chip to spine label. Blue marble end papers are bright and clean. Prize bookplate to front pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good George Allen hardcover