Calligraphic illustration is an almost-lost art, confined chiefly to the graceful pen strokes of individual practitioners. This magnificent collection of 378 imaginative ornaments offers a fresh look at the old-fashioned technique's timeless elegance. Angels, animals, abstracts, and other motifs R... read more
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Calligraphic illustration is an almost-lost art, confined chiefly to the graceful pen strokes of individual practitioners. This magnificent collection of 378 imaginative ornaments offers a fresh look at the old-fashioned technique's timeless elegance. Angels, animals, abstracts, and other motifs — all chosen from vintage sources — will add royalty-free visual excitement to any print or graphic project.
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Includes 378 images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF)
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