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Grinling Gibbons

Master Carver

Grinling Gibbons

Master Carver

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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781784424046
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 01/08/9900
Width: 14.9 cm
Height: 21 cm
Master Carver Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721) is famous for his breathtakingly delicate, intricate and realistic carvings, both in wood and stone. Tantalising cascades of fruit and flowers, puffy-cheeked cherubs, crowds of figures and flourishes of architecture are all trademark features of his energetic, animated carvings that grace stately homes, palaces, churches and colleges across the country. His work can be found in some of Britain's most beloved buildings, including St Paul's Cathedral and Hampton Court Palace. From his early work in the Low Countries to his 'discovery' by the diarist John Evelyn in London, and his appointment as the king's Master Carver, this book celebrates Grinling Gibbons' unequalled talent, his visionary genius, and his ability to transform humble pieces of wood into some of the most exquisite artworks of his day.

Paul Rabbitts

Paul Rabbitts is a landscape architect and author. He wrote the only history of Regent's Park and Richmond Park, as well as Bandstands, London's Royal Parks and Sir Christopher Wren for Shire.

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