About this title: "In an utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importance that fairy tales should be respected." - Charles Dickens. The golden age of fairy painting lasted between 1840-1870 when fairies found expression in most of the Victorian arts - paintings, illustration, literature, theatre, ballet and music. The Victorians wanted desperately to believe in fairies because they represented a way to escape the intolerable reality of living in an unromantic, materialistic and scientific age. Fairy painting had a strong literary background. The books of the Brothers Grimm and Hans ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781851495450ISBN:1851495452
Description: Very Good. Minor rubbing to edges and extremities, otherwise unread. Next working day dispatch from the UK. Please contact us with any queries. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781851493678ISBN:1851493670
Description: Very Good. Art. "In an utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importa nce that fairy tales should be respected. "-Charles Dickens. The golden ag e of fairy painting lasted between 1840-1870 when fairies found expression in most of the Victorian arts-paintings, illustration, literature, theatr e, ballet and music. The Victorians wanted desperately to believe in fairie s because they represented a way to escape the intolerable reality of livin g in an unromantic, ... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: ANTIQUE COLLECTORS' CLUB LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781851495450ISBN:1851495452
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 200 pages. The victorians wanted to believe in fairies because they represented a way to escape the reality of living in an unromantic, materialistic and scientific age. this book covers the age of fairy painting (1840-1870) when fairies found expression in most of the victorian arts-paintings, illustration, literature, theatre, ballet and music. 165 col., 20 b. &w. (Hardback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd
Date Published: 2008-02-15
ISBN-13:9781851495450ISBN:1851495452
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781851495450. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781851495450ISBN:1851495452
Description: New. In an utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importance that fairy tales should be respected. Charles Dickens The golden age of fairy painting lasted between 1840-1870 when fairies found expression in most of the Victorian arts... read more
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781851495450ISBN:1851495452
Description: New. The Victorians wanted to believe in fairies because they represented a way to escape the reality of living in an unromantic, materialistic and scientific age. This book covers the age of fairy painting (1840-1870) when fairies found expression in most... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd
ISBN-13:9781851495450ISBN:1851495452
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. In an utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importance that fairy tales should be respected. Charles Dickens The golden age of fairy painting lasted between 1840-1870 when fairies found expression in most of the Victorian arts-paintings, illustration, literature, ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd
ISBN-13:9781851495450ISBN:1851495452
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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