Memoirs and Recollections of the Late Abraham Raimbach, Esq., Engraver
Including a Memoir of Sir David Wilkie

The posthumously published memoirs of one of the nineteenth century's most celebrated engravers, including his observations on Paris and Belgium.

Abraham Raimbach (Author), Michael Thomson Scott Raimbach (Edited by)

9781108027168, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 20 January 2011

216 pages, 1 b/w illus.
21.6 x 14 x 1.3 cm, 0.28 kg

Born in London, Abraham Raimbach (1776–1843) was one of the most celebrated engravers of his time. Published in 1843, these memoirs recount his career and give expanded first-hand observations on contemporary artists and public figures. Included is an extensive account of his two months in Paris in 1802, including impressions of its people and food (on frog's legs: 'I did not much like the flavour'), together with details of the numerous works of art he viewed. He muses on the possible reasons for the higher social standing afforded to artists in France than in Britain, and seems concerned, as travellers are today, about how far his money will stretch whilst in France. Also included is a short biography of Raimbach's principal collaborator, the painter Sir David Wilkie, written by Raimbach's son. This memoir will be of interest to social and art historians of the early nineteenth century.

Prefatory observations
Memoirs
Memoir of Sir David Wilkie
Appendix.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]