Introduction From Arabian Nights

Framed and matted under glass in antique Art Nouveau pie crust gesso frame — Framed and matted under glass in antique art nouveau pie crust gesso frame

Full view of pen & ink book illustration frontispiece

A wonderful original work by the gifted and prolific English-born American illustrator Louis Rhead, this showcases four vignette images which appeared as the frontispiece and chapter letter headings from the 1916 Harper & Brothers published edition of The Arabian Nights. Scheherazade is shown with a long-necked lute, depicted in an ornate costume in this india ink greyscale illustration. This is framed in an antique art nouveau bat wing gesso frame.

Here are a few other examples of Louis Rhead cover and poster designs in a Belle-Epoque, Alphonse Mucha stylized Art Nouveau aesthetic. Original pen & ink works and watercolors by this artist are very scarce.

	Artist:	Louis Rhead
	Date:	1916
	Medium:	Pen & Ink Drawing
	Dimensions:	Sight Size 7" x 7" Framed 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"
	Condition:	Mint
	Original Use:	Original Illustration Art for "The Arabian Nights"

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