For the first time a unique era in the publishing history of Edward FitzGerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is cataloged in, “The Golden Age of Rubáiyát Art, 1884-1913”. This profusely and beautifully illustrated series is divided into three volumes: I. The Illustrators, II. Popular Themes, III. The Decorators.
Available in hard or soft cover both printed on hi-resolution, photo quality paper
Volume I. The Illustrators:
34 illustrators are chronologically covered; most of whom are not covered elsewhere;
Illustrated with colour paintings, black and white pictures, etchings and photographs;
Most pictures are reproduced for the first time since their original publication over 100 years ago;
Charts, artist timelines, and graphs provide details about the early publications;
A newly discovered but unknown artist is introduced;
Lots of new insights and information.