An Alphabet by William Nicholson, D is for Dandy,
Published 1898
Nicholson was recommended by his friend, James McNeil Whistler to the publishers Heinemann as an original and expert wood-cut artist. The relationship with the publisher was highly successful, establishing Nicholson’s reputation as an illustrator. Between 1897 and 1900 he illustrated five works: An Alphabet, An Almanac of Twelve Sports, Twelve Portraits, London Types, and The Square Book of Animals.
£400 each
In stock
Published by R.H. Russell, New York, 1898 Framed in natural oak with cream mount.
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