tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340634554199883217.post5686209369144903807..comments2023-10-31T12:17:42.008+00:00Comments on Adventures in the Print Trade: A master of engraving: Albert DecarisNeilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18020242863144175965noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340634554199883217.post-17927872288249382562010-09-09T10:24:47.623+01:002010-09-09T10:24:47.623+01:00Jessica, in 1955 Decaris illustrated Henriot's...Jessica, in 1955 Decaris illustrated Henriot's Mythologie des Anciens Grecs et Romains with 66 engravings. I've never seen a copy, but I imagine the illustrations may be similar in style to this Theseus. There's quite a nice Leda and the Swan in the illustrations for Du Sang, de la Volupté, et de la Mort.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020242863144175965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340634554199883217.post-79424526525421913822010-09-08T22:56:22.259+01:002010-09-08T22:56:22.259+01:00Neil, I'm partial to the Theseus and the Minot...Neil, I'm partial to the Theseus and the Minotaur<br />engraving. It has a 15th-century sensibility but a contemporary style. Great looking piece! - JessicaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448832659078251844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340634554199883217.post-51565056653027147732010-09-02T15:30:38.396+01:002010-09-02T15:30:38.396+01:00Roxana - The whole Paris series (27 large engravin...Roxana - The whole Paris series (27 large engravings, including the cover) is fantastic - the best work Decaris ever did, from what I have seen.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020242863144175965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340634554199883217.post-9681302950694125982010-09-02T15:12:21.981+01:002010-09-02T15:12:21.981+01:00yes the fireworks!!! but the entire Paris-series i...yes the fireworks!!! but the entire Paris-series is stunning, and makes me nostalgic and wanting to post more Paris-pictures soon :-)Roxanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05650840495095863057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340634554199883217.post-5717581927766466832010-09-02T15:06:10.661+01:002010-09-02T15:06:10.661+01:00I love the pair of firework pictures, they really ...I love the pair of firework pictures, they really use that shimmering, burnished, almost moiré effect to its utmost.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020242863144175965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340634554199883217.post-9658186356703712012010-09-02T14:39:24.467+01:002010-09-02T14:39:24.467+01:00The firework pictures are amazing! Thanks for shar...The firework pictures are amazing! Thanks for sharing Neil.Ravilious and Bawden Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17879566205749156858noreply@blogger.com