English Illustration 'The Sixties': 1855-70 by Gleeson White

English Illustration 'The Sixties': 1855-70 by Gleeson White is a seminal historical study of the "Golden Age" of British wood-engraved illustration. Originally published in 1897, this comprehensive volume documents a transformative era in Victorian art, focusing on the period between 1855 and 1870 when book and periodical illustration reached a new peak of technical and aesthetic refinement. White provides a detailed analysis of the artists, engravers, and publishers who defined the style of the mid-Victorian era. The book highlights the work of prominent figures such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais, Frederick Sandys, and Arthur Boyd Houghton. Through scholarly commentary and extensive cataloging, the text examines the intersection of fine art and commercial printing, offering insight into the craftsmanship of the period’s woodcuts and the rise of the illustrated magazine. This work serves as an essential reference for art historians, bibliophiles, and collectors interested in 19th-century graphic design and British cultural history. #Victorian #Illustration #ArtHistory #Engraving #Design #Books