arcana arcanissima

Prunella Vulgaris's compendium, or: A companion for the ingenious of either sex. The newest experiments in japanning, to imitate the Indian way, plain and in speckles, rockwork, figures, &c. The art of persuming and beautifying. Divers receipts in physick and surgery, with many other useful things. To make enamel of divers colours for gold, silver, or other metals. To which are added, many curiosities, and rare secrets, known to few, but very profitable and pleasant.

Monday, August 20, 2012

sulamith wulfing

Illustrator, child of theosophist parents, kind of reminds me of a more softened Dulac or Rackham. The pastel fuzziness could be more cheesy in the wrong hands (not terribly shocking that Stevie Nicks is a fan), but the intricate detailing really makes it for me, especially in the black and white decorations here.