76 - [ART - HISTORY] - RIGOLLOT, Marcel-Jérôme

[ART - HISTORY] - RIGOLLOT, Marcel-Jérôme History of the Art of Drawing from Roman Times to the End of the 16th Century Paris, J.-B. Dumoulin, 1863–1864, 2 volumes of text and 1 atlas volume In-8° and in-4° for the atlas. Green half-maroquin. Spine with 4 raised bands adorned with a gold chain. Scuffing. Foxing and water stains. First edition and only printing of this scholarly work, published posthumously under the supervision of art historian Charles-Philippe de Chennevières-Pointel (who contributed a substantial biographical note on the author in the introduction). A physician, avid collector, and one of the founders of the Société des Antiquaires de Picardie, Marcel-Jérôme Rigollot (1786–1854) spent the final years of his life writing this sweeping historical account. The work offers a first-rate critical and technical study of the origins and evolution of the graphic arts in Europe (painting, miniatures, stained glass, mosaics, engraving), organized by artistic centers (Byzantium, Italy, Germany, and France). The publication is highly sought after for its invaluable, comprehensive atlas, which includes all 58 engraved plates (reproductions of manuscripts, ancient murals, and period documents). References: Vicaire, *Manuel de l'amateur de livres du XIXe siècle*, VI, 1146; Brunet, IV, 1262.