“It will be found not only an invaluable acquisition to the student, but agreeable and instructive reading for any one who wishes to refine his perceptions of natural scenery, and of its worthiest artistic representations.”—Economist.
“Original as this treatise is, it cannot fail to be at once instructive and suggestive.”—Literary Gazette.
“The most useful and practical book on the subject which has ever come under our notice.”—Press.
Modern Painters, Vol. IV. On Mountain Beauty.
Imperial 8vo, with Thirty-five Illustrations engraved on Steel, and 116 Woodcuts, drawn by the Author. Price 2l. 10s. cloth.
“Considered as an illustrated volume, this is the most remarkable which Mr. Ruskin has yet issued. The plates and woodcuts are profuse, and include numerous drawings of mountain form by the author, which prove Mr. Ruskin to be essentially an artist. He is an unique man, both among artists and writers.”—Spectator.
“The present volume of Mr. Ruskin’s elaborate work treats chiefly of mountain scenery, and discusses at length the principles involved in the pleasure we derive from mountains and their pictorial representation. The singular beauty of his style, the hearty sympathy with all forms of natural loveliness, the profusion of his illustrations form irresistible attractions.”—Daily News.
Modern Painters, Vol. III. Of Many Things.
With Eighteen Illustrations drawn by the Author, and engraved on Steel.
Price 38s. cloth.