Choffard

"Choffard" by Vera Salomons is an early 20th-century look at the life and art of the French illustrator Pierre-Philippe Choffard. The account shines a light on Choffard's overlooked achievements as a major 18th-century engraver and book illustrator. The starting chapters tell readers about Choffard's childhood and early artistic skills, showing how he was happy creating detailed designs even though he came from humble beginnings. It describes his training with different artists, his success as an engraver, and his friendships with well-known artists. Salomons stresses Choffard's love for his work and his amazing talent for bringing life and artistic beauty to his creations. This sets the stage for a closer look at his artistic legacy in the rest of the book.