Charles Holme; Frederick Wedmore — English Water-Colour

London, Offices of "The Studio, 1902. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of the Studio's monograph on English watercolour, presenting colour reproductions of some of the best examples of watercolours by English artists. The first edition.Complete in eight parts, together in the publisher's quarter cloth folder, in a good only condition.A comprehensive exploration of the wonders of English watercolours, showcasing the best examples of the genre of art.'The Studio' was an influential magazine that focused on the fine and decorative arts, founded by Charles Holme in 1893. The magazine had a large influence on the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. It promoted the new art of artists, designers, and architects, promoting the works of people like Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Charles Voysey.This volume contains reproductions of English paintings from the magazine's library. Following an introduction by art critic Frederick Wedmore, Holme provides a commentary on the works pictured, including paintings by John Robert Cozens, Samuel Prout, George Barret, John Constable, Richard Parkes Bonington, Joseph Mallord William Turner, and John Varley.Part I is illustrated with eight colour plates.Part II is illustrated with eight colour plates, and two monochrome plates.Part III is illustrated with eight colour plates, and two monochrome plates.Part IV is illustrated with eight colour plates, and two monochrome plates.Part V is illustrated with eight colour plates, and two monochrome plates.Part VI is illustrated with eight colour plates, and two monochrome plates.Part VII is illustrated with eight colour plates, and two monochrome plates.Part VIII is illustrated with  eight colour plates, and two monochrome plates.Collated, all plates are present. Part III is lacking the list of illustrations. In the original publisher's paper wraps, in the original publisher's quarter cloth folder with paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with a little light sunning to the spines and extremities. A few light marks and minor edge wear to the wraps. Internally, generally firmly bound, a few pages working loose. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a few scattered spots. Lacking the list of illustrations to Part III. Folder is worn and a little rubbed, with loss of paper to the extremities, and tears, loss, and lifting to the head and tail of the spine. Marks and light discolouration to the folder. Lacking the ribbon ties. Folder is in a good only condition. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .