📗 Libro en inglés NINETEENTH CENTURY CAMEOS

Michele Rowan

This work is a practical guide to identifying the mythological subjects of 19th century cameos. The background of Greek mythology is explored and the stories of the gods, goddesses and heroes who inspired the cameos are retold, explaining why they appealed to their Victorian owners. The text is directly linked to specific illustrations to aid recognition. The book includes a price guide to the types of 19th century cameos that are available to dealers and collectors today.