The decameron, by giovanni boccaccio, garden city publishing company, 1949, first edition thus i. Rockwell kent illustratedcomplete works of william. His paintings reflected the influences of thoreau and emerson and the transcendentalists and his first book, wilderness, published in 1920, was described by the new statesman of london as easily the most remarkable book to come out of america since leaves of gras s was published 65 years. Rockwell kents drawings for mobydick, or the whale. His background as a draughtsman and his love of maritime travel and adventure made him particularly well suited to take on the illustrations. Referred to as the modern ulysses, rockwell kent was an intrepid traveler, prolific artist and a brave activist. Considered one of the finest books by artists for children, this work is also one of rockwell kents least famous. Rockwell kent collection in special collections suny. He wrote and illustrated books of his own explorations, illustrated others books, designed and illustrated the first book printed by the fledgling publishing company random house, and eventually created lines of illustrated ceramics, designed illustrated fabrics. His paintings reflected the influences of thoreau and emerson and the transcendentalists and his first book, wilderness, published in 1920, was described by the new statesman of london as easily the most remarkable book to come out of america since leaves of grass was published 65 years earlier.
Pangloss, cunegonde, and others, conducted by artist rockwell kent, by clicking on the links at left. Moby dick or the whale rockwell kent, herman melville. Famous in his own time as a painter, author, arctic adventurer, and political activist, rockwell kent 18821971 left his most enduring legacy as a printmaker and illustrator of books. He studied under a number of influential painters and theorists of his day, including william merritt chase and robert henri. First published in 1935, salamina details artist and adventurer rockwell kents second trip to greenland. In 1928, random house commissioned the great american artist rockwell kent 18821971 to illustrate voltaires candide as the first book under its imprint.
First published by walt whitman, in 1855, leaves of grass is the landmark poetry collection that introduced the world to a new and uniquely american form. The edition was an immediate success and one of the most successful projects of kents career. Discover interesting facts about rockwell kent on artnet. Donnelly suggested richard henry danas two years before the mast, but kent chose instead moby dick. First published in 1935, salamina details artist and adventurer rockwell kent s second trip to greenland. Rockwell kent, painter and illustrator whose works, though never radically innovative, represented scenes of nature and adventure with such vividness and drama that he became one of the most popular american artists of the first half of the 20th century. Rockwell kent rockwell kent 1872 1971 is perhaps best known for his illustrations for the complete works of william shakespeare and moby dick. He wrote and illustrated books of his own explorations, illustrated others books, designed and illustrated the first book printed by the fledgling publishing. Gerould,nice 3 color picture on front board, classic. An artists journey in prints, drawings, and illustrated books philadelphia museum of art may 19, 2012 july 29, 2012 famous in his own time as a painter, author, arctic adventurer, and political activist, rockwell kent 18821971 left his most enduring legacy as a printmaker and illustrator of books. Salamina unfolds as a series of vivid vignettes, each illustrated with kent s bold black and white drawings. Rockwell kent dust jacket sellersupplied images abebooks. The forward written about the creation of shakespeares plays and poetry is quaint and entertaining.
Rockwell kent the moby dick illustrator eye on design. A previously obscure book, the rockwell kent illustrated edition of moby dick not only renewed interest in melvilles work, but also played a major role in white whales tale becoming recognized as the classic it is today. By that time herman melvilles 1851 novel was virtually forgotten and kents illustrated edition played a prominent role in the recognition it enjoys today. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rockwell kent illustrated the canterbury tales geoffrey chaucer hardcover. It is considered one of the finest editions of melvilles masterpiece and.
Later in his career, he illustrated books, including such classic literature as moby dick and the complete works of william shakespeare. These illustrations originally appeared in the lakeside press three volume limited edition. Alive with the mythical strength and vitality that epitomized the american experience in the nineteenth century, and published here. His work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the museum of fine arts, boston and the white columns. Kent illustrated moby dick, the canterbury tales, candide, the complete works of shakespeare, and various other books and magazines. Rockwell kents drawings for moby dick, or the whale, completed for the 1930 edition of herman melvilles famous novel, are considered to be among his greatest artistic achievements. Moby dick by herman melville, rockwell kent, first edition.
Today there is a revival of interest in his illustrations, and this volume brings together for the first time the best of his illustrations from 24 books, as well as magazine art, bookplates. Primarily assembled by carl zigrosser, kents longtime friend and the founding curator of the museums department of prints and drawings, the holdings of kents works on paper includes. Kents own copy of the unbound sheets for candide, the first book published by random house, designed and illustrated by kent, and this copy handcolored by him and stamped with his personal monogram on nearly every page. He followed suit in 1930 with an illustrated threevolume limitededition set of moby dick that immediately sold outno mean feat in the early years of the great depression. The philadelphia museum of art s collection of rockwell kent prints, drawings, and illustrated books is virtually unmatched in its depth and diversity. First trade edition of kents profusely illustrated greenland adventure, inscribed by him on the front free endpaper, inscribed for my dear drinking partner detroit february 10th 1937 martha amore by rockwell kent.
Kent began to explore illustration, writing, and lecturing. Rockwell kent rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Finely bound by the chelsea bindery in full black morocco, lettered and decorated in silver after the original rockwell kent designed binding, pictorial block of a whale to the spine. More information about this seller contact this seller 10. Rockwell kent paintings for sale value guide heritage. Bound in silk decorated with kent illustrations, and with silk doublures and endleaves. Today there is a revival of interest in his illustrations, and this volume brings together for the first time the best of his illustrations from 24 books, as well as magazine art, bookplates, and advertising material examples in all.
Rockwell kent s moby dick features the artists striking interpretation of this epic tale of revenge, desire, friendship, and power. The complete works of shakespeare illustrated by rockwell. Rockwell kent 18821971 was probably the most important american book illustrator of the 1920s and 30s. With 21 color plates, doublepage color map and many intext illustrations. Signed limited first edition, number 989 of 1850 beautifully illustrated copies made by the pynson printers and signed by rockwell kent.
Kents work began to appear in the daniel gallery, knoedler gallery, phillips collection, and wildenstein gallery. Perhaps the most spectacular first edition is the lakeside press three volume moby dick which is in mint condition and housed in the original shipping box. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ferris is an art historian, former director of the rockwell kent legacies and coauthor of rockwell kents forgotten landscapes 1998. Kents first oneman show in 1907 at clausen galleries in new york. To be clear rockwell kent is a north country artist and i really like him. Alive with the mythical strength and vitality that epitomized the american experience in the nineteenth century, and published here with rarely collected illustrative woodcuts by rockwell kent, leaves of grass continues to inspire. The complete works of william shakespeare illustrated by. I n the 1920s and 1930s rockwell kent was the most celebrated authorartist in the united states. Illustrated by rockwell kent with woodcuts throughout the text, with fullpage plates, chapter head and tailpieces, other smaller cuts in the. The kent legacies generously donated an outstanding collection of first edition books written andor illustrated by rockwell kent. Includes the leaflet bearing the handcolored, suppressed illustration by kent, signed by him. Rockwell kent 18821971 was one of americas most famous graphic artists, particularly wellknown for his illustrated travel books. Old book world famous paintings rockwell kent 1939 gc.
An artists journey in prints, drawings, and illustrated books may 19, 2012 july 29, 2012 his bold and enigmatic images of mysterious, statuesque figures in spiritual communion with the natural world proved equally effective in corporate advertising campaigns and book projects alike. The complete works of william shakespeare illustrated by rockwell kent book. Rockwell kent, artist, illustrator, political activism. End papers for the modern library books under the editorship of bennett cerf. Kent, rockwell illustrations and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rockwell kent 18821971 was one of those who truly lived more lives than one. Spines a little faded, a couple of light marks to covers. There is a synopsis of each play right before each play begins. Renews interest in melvilles work, and becomes a landmark in american illustrated books 1937 duo postal service murals mounted in the benjamin franklin library, washington, dc sets off prolonged sociopolitical controversy. Fullpage gray and cream illustrations on each page tell a story of fairy godmothers, designed to be dedicated to a newborn.
More information about this seller contact this seller 1. Information on collecting books and ephemera illustrated by rockwell kent at biblio. Rockwell kent signed limited illustrated first edition. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of moby dick illustrated by rockwell kent. Rockwell kent 1872 1971 is perhaps best known for his illustrations for the complete works of william shakespeare and moby dick. Rockwell kent rare books and first editions at bauman rare. May 02, 2015 kents work began to appear in the daniel gallery, knoedler gallery, phillips collection, and wildenstein gallery. Painter, muralist, illustrator, printmaker, book designer, graphic artist, architect and builder, writer and editor, speaker and lecturer, navigator and restless. The edition was an immediate success and one of the most successful projects of kent s career.
As an artist kent found inspiration in the austerity and stark beauty of the wilderness. But what we have here today is the first rockwell kent illustrated edition of mobydick, the most famously illustrated edition of mobydick. Philadelphia museum of art exhibitions rockwell kent. One of the most famous illustrated books of the twentieth century, and one of the most famous nineteenth century novels. Kents painting, woodcuts, and prints fascinated viewers with portrayals of some of the earths remotest places. Kent illustrated moby dick, the canterbury tales, candide, the complete works of. Little wonder, for readers are immediately drawn to kents vivid descriptions of the experience. Rockwell kent june 21, 1882 march, 1971 was an american painter, printmaker, illustrator, writer, sailor, adventurer and voyager. When artist, illustrator, writer, and adventurer rockwell kent first published n by e in a limited edition in 1930, his account of a voyage on a 33foot cutter from new york harbor to the rugged shores of greenland quickly became a collectors item. Chapter headpieces, tailpieces, and many other pictures, including some full page. First rockwell kent edition, limited to 1,000 sets. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Oct 06, 2003 rockwell kent 18821971 was one of americas most famous graphic artists, particularly wellknown for his illustrated travel books.
This book was in great condition, considering it was printed in 1936. Mar 09, 2020 rockwell kent, painter and illustrator whose works, though never radically innovative, represented scenes of nature and adventure with such vividness and drama that he became one of the most popular american artists of the first half of the 20th century. He was also articulate and political, which caused him some. Moby dick illustrated by rockwell kent by herman melville. This signed by giovanni boccaccio, rockwell kent is available at bauman rare books. Salamina unfolds as a series of vivid vignettes, each illustrated with kents bold black and white drawings. Rockwell kents moby dick features the artists striking interpretation of this epic tale of revenge, desire, friendship, and power.
Into his long life he crammed more careers than any ordinary man would seriously contemplate. The hyde to open two rockwell kent exhibitions in april. Today there is a revival of interest in his illustrations, and this volume brings together for the first time the best of his illustrations from 24 books, as well as magazine art, bookplates, and advertising material231 examples in all. His bold and enigmatic images of mysterious, statuesque figures in spiritual communion with the natural world proved equally effective in corporate advertising campaigns and book projects alike. Series 4 a finding aid to the rockwell kent papers. Kent also created the random house that, despite revision throughout the years, has been the colophon of that company since its inception in 1928. Herman melville moby dick franklin library 1st edition 1st printing illustrated. Illustrated by rockwell kent the seven ages of man, portfolio of 4 linecut reproductions after penbrush and ink drawings. Published in 1930 by the lakeside press of chicago, the threevolume limited edition 1,000 copies sold out immediately. By that time herman melvilles 1851 novel was virtually forgotten and kents illustrated edition played a prominent role in the. He traveled widely, using his experiences as fuel for his art. Rockwell kent was known for his landscapes as well as his illustrations. Make offer moby dick herman melville illustrated by rockwell kent 1st first edition, 1930. Moby dick herman melville illustrated by rockwell kent 1st.
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