Grinling Gibbons and the Art of Carving by David Esterly

by David Esterly

Grinling Gibbons (1648–1721), the greatest of decorative woodcarvers, is seen here through the eyes of a fellow carver, American artist David Esterly. Gibbons’s flamboyant cascades of lifelike blossoms, fruits, foliage, birds, and fish dominated English interiors of the late 17th century, in palaces, churches, and great country houses. Esterly’s own experience in limewood foliage carving gives him unprecedented insight into Gibbons’s methods. Unique photographs illustrate techniques, while spectacular interior shots show the carvings in their original settings.

Hardcover

First published September 30, 1998

Reviews

[Noor Khalsa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not only a world class carver and leading expert on Grinling Gibbons, but a lit. major with a formidable vocabulary.