1st Edition

The Art at Home (ES 4-vol. set)

Edited By Midori Tsuji Copyright 2011
1570 Pages
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‘In these decorative days the volumes bring calm counsel and kindly suggestions, with information for the ignorant and aid for the advancing, that ought to help many a feeble, if well-meaning pilgrim along the weary road, at the end whereof, far off, lies the House Beautiful …’—Examiner, 1876. Launched by a successful editor and publisher W. J. Loftie in 1876, Art at Home was a series of... Read more

Volume 1 (c. 410pp.)

Loftie, W. J. | A Plea for Art in the House, with Special Reference to the Economy of Collecting Works of Art, and the Importance of Taste in Education and Morals | 1876, c. 108pp.

Garrett, Rhoda and Agnes | Suggestion for House Decoration in Painting, Woodwork, and Furniture | 1876, c. 98pp.

Hullah, John | Music in the House | 1877, c. 90pp.

Orrinsmith, Mrs. | The Drawing-Room: Its Decorations and Furniture | 1877, c. 100pp.

Volume 2 (c. 390pp.)

Loftie, Mrs. | The Dining-Room | 1878, c. 140pp.

Barker, Lady | The Bedroom and Boudoir | 1878, c. 130pp.

Oliphant, Margaret | Dress | 1878, c. 115pp.

Volume 3 (c. 400pp.)

Pollock, Walter Herries & Lady Pollock (illustrated by Kate Greenaway) | Amateur Theatricals | 1879, c. 90pp

Glaister, Elizabeth | Needlework | 1880, c. 140pp

Leland, Charles G. | The Minor Arts: Porcelain Painting, Wood-Carving, Stencilling, Modelling, Mosaic Work, etc |
1880, c. 170pp.

Volume 4 (c. 370pp.)

Lang, Andrew (illustration by Austin Dobson) | The Library | 1881, c. 200pp.

Ellis, Tristram J. (illustration by Stacy Marks) | Sketching from Nature, A Handbook for Students and Amateurs |
1883, c. 170pp.

Biography

Midori Tsuji