02257cam a22003373u 4500 47998 UtSlPG 20260610134113.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14004919 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NC Salomons, Vera Choffard Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-01-16 Produced by Chris Curnow, Denis Pronovost and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Choffard" by Vera Salomons is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the life and artistic contributions of French illustrator Pierre-Philippe Choffard. The work delves into the underappreciated accomplishments of Choffard, a prominent figure in the realm of 18th-century engravings and book illustrations, highlighting his unique style and the beauty of his creations. The opening of the book introduces readers to Choffard's upbringing and early artistic talents, illustrating how he found joy in creating intricate designs despite his modest background. It outlines his life as he trained under various artists, his rise to prominence as an engraver, and his close associations with notable contemporaries in the art world. Salomons emphasizes Choffard's passion for his craft and his remarkable ability to infuse vitality and artistic charm into his work, establishing a foundation for the detailed exploration of his artistic legacy that follows in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Choffard, Pierre-Philippe, 1730-1809 -- Catalogs Illustration of books -- France Illustrated books -- France -- History -- 18th century -- Bibliography -- Catalogs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47998 88837 88837