Illustrations of Balance and Rhythm; for the use of students and teachers
Boston, MA: W. B. Clarke Company, 1900. First edition. Board portfolio with cloth spine and 3 cloth ties, plates loose as issued. Folio (13" x 17.5"), 30 b/w plates (originally issued with 40 plates; missing plates #4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 25, 29). Three original signed drawings by Jewett are laid in. Good: some edge chipping, several with large closed tears. Item #23778
Denman Waldo Ross (1853-1935) was an American painter, art collector, and scholar of art history and theory. He was a lecturer on art and design at Harvard University and a trustee of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. By collecting and sharing what he believed to be the best examples of world art, Ross put into practice his philosophy that great art should be available to everyone. Over a span of 40 years, Ross donated over 11,000 items to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and 9,000 items to the Fogg Museum at Harvard. Exceedingly scarce; currently the only copy available of this wonderful portfolio.
Price: $325.00