The Book Of Fortune - Jean Cousin - Bog

The Book of Fortune: Two Hundred Unpublished Drawings (1883) is a collection of illustrations by French artist Jean Cousin. The book contains 200 detailed and intricate drawings that depict various scenes of fortune and misfortune. The illustrations are primarily black and white, with occasional splashes of color, and feature a range of subjects, including mythical creatures, astrological symbols, and human figures. The book is divided into five sections, each with its own theme, including love, war, and death. The drawings are accompanied by poetic captions that provide additional context and meaning to the images. The Book of Fortune is a unique and fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural landscape of 19th century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.