Samuel Hieronymus Grimm (1733-1794): A Very English Swiss

by William Hauptman

Samuel Hieronymus Grimm (1733-1794) recorded, in watercolor and pen and ink, great historical events as well as everyday English life in the 18th century. Born near Bern, Switzerland, Grimm moved to London in 1768 and began an unrivaled career documenting the landscape and antiquities of Britain, and gaining a reputation for accuracy and speed. His extensive travels resulted in more than 2,600 drawings and watercolors, ranging from pure landscape...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8874396627
• ISBN13: 9788874396627
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: 5 Continents Editions
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.7" x 10.6"