Publisher's Synopsis
Biographical Sketches of the Characters Composing the Cabinet of Composition Figures is a book written in 1803 by Philippe Guillaume Mathe Curtius. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of the individuals who make up the cabinet of composition figures. The cabinet of composition figures was a collection of wax figures that were created in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in France. The figures were made to represent historical and mythological characters, as well as individuals from various professions and social classes. The biographical sketches in the book provide a detailed account of the lives and accomplishments of the individuals represented by the wax figures. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different category of figures in the cabinet. These categories include historical figures, mythological figures, artists and writers, musicians, and individuals from various professions and social classes. In addition to the biographical sketches, the book also includes illustrations of the wax figures themselves. These illustrations provide a visual representation of the individuals described in the biographical sketches. Overall, Biographical Sketches of the Characters Composing the Cabinet of Composition Figures is a unique and fascinating look at the individuals who were represented by the wax figures in the cabinet of composition figures. The book provides a wealth of information about the lives and accomplishments of these individuals, and the illustrations provide a visual representation of their physical appearance.Executed By The Celebrated Curtius Of Paris And His Successor, Accurately Selected From All Available Sources Of Information.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.
