1866 Story Of The Norman Conquest by Daniel Maclise Antiquarian British Book 1st

1866 Story Of The Norman Conquest by Daniel Maclise Antiquarian British Book 1stThe Story Of The Norman ConquestBy Daniel MaclisePublished by Art-Union Of London 1866 1st EditionLarge Book - Measures 24cm tall x 51cm wide!Includes 42 wood-engraved plates by L. Gruner"Daniel Maclise (1806 - 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England. The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish, and Breton troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror."General wear, some staining and minor rub through and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Pages with subtle age toning otherwise clean and well presented. Binding solid with no loose pages. All plates present. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 24cm x 51cm x 1.25cm - unpaginated

1866 Story Of The Norman Conquest by Daniel Maclise Antique British History Book

The Story Of The Norman Conquest

By Daniel Maclise

Published by Art-Union Of London 1866 1st Edition

Large Book - Measures 24cm tall x 51cm wide!

Includes 42 wood-engraved plates by L. Gruner

"The Story of the Norman Conquest by Daniel Maclise, published by the Art-Union of London in 1866, is a monumental visual and historical work inspired by Maclise's celebrated wall fresco in the Houses of Parliament. This large-format first edition presents forty-two superb wood-engraved plates by Ludwig Gruner, translating Maclise's epic depiction of the events surrounding the Battle of Hastings into finely detailed engravings. Each illustration captures the drama and pageantry of the eleventh-century struggle between Harold and William the Conqueror, accompanied by descriptive text elucidating the scenes and their historical context. The panoramic composition and heroic scale reflect Victorian fascination with national identity and medieval grandeur.

Measuring an impressive 24cm by 51cm, this volume was produced to showcase both artistic craftsmanship and historical imagination at their peak. The combination of Maclise's intricate drawing and Gruner's masterful engraving results in one of the most ambitious art publications of the 19th century. This book would appeal to collectors of fine art folios, enthusiasts of British medieval history, and admirers of Victorian historical illustration. "