Mrs. Bray — Life of Thomas Stothard

London, John Murray, 1851. First edition. Leather. A lovely and insightful first edition into the life of this British painter, richly illustrated throughout from his work. Thomas Stothard was an English painter and illustrator; his illustrations included for 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'The Pilgrim's Progress&apos. A student of the Royal Academy, he contributed regularly to the Novelist's Magazine. He also designed the staircases of Burghley House, and the cupola of the upper hall of the Advocate's Library, Edinburgh, as well as a shield presented to the Duke of Wellington.Written by the author's daughter-in-law, Anna Aliza Bray, a historical novelist and writer of non-fiction.With wonderful illustrations throughout the text from Stothard's own designs. Bound with sixteen leaves of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work.The first edition of this work. In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally generally smart, with some slight bumping to the extremities and a little rubbing to the spine. Ownership inscription to the front pastedown in pencil and the rear pastedown in pen. Internally, binding is occasionally tender throughout. Pages are a little spotted. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .