British Library Jane Austen Desk Diary 2010 |
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Contribution by:
| Austen, Jane |
Illustrator:
| Austen-Leigh, James Edward |
Compiled by:
| Welland, Freydis |
Author:
| British Library Staff, |
ISBN: | 978-0-7112-3007-1 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
Publisher: | Rough Guides, Limited
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Jane Austen wrote of her nephew James Edward Austen-Leigh: We were happy to see Edward, it was an unexpected pleasure, and he makes himself as agreeable as ever, sitting in such a quiet comfortable way making his delightful sketches.” Edward brought the fine art of silhouettes to perfection, creating evocative images of landscapes and the creatures that lived in them. This appealing diary lets readers organize their thoughts and express their own artistry with the...
More DescriptionJane Austen wrote of her nephew James Edward Austen-Leigh: We were happy to see Edward, it was an unexpected pleasure, and he makes himself as agreeable as ever, sitting in such a quiet comfortable way making his delightful sketches.” Edward brought the fine art of silhouettes to perfection, creating evocative images of landscapes and the creatures that lived in them. This appealing diary lets readers organize their thoughts and express their own artistry with the inspiration of Austen and her artist nephew.