A new drawing book engrav'd from the curious designs of that great master M. Poilly : very proper for all to draw after who are willing to excel in the noble arts of painting, engraving, &c.
Alternate Title(s):
New drawing book engraved from the curious designs of that great master M. Poilly
Published / Created:
London : Printed for & sold by J. King, printseller at the Globe in the Poultry, & by J. Clark, engraver & printseller in Gray's Inn, [approximately 1730]
Physical Description:
11 leaves : illustrations ; 20 x 25 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNC735 .N49 1730+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Plates 2-4 depict details of human anatomy, including eyes, mouths, ears, feet, and hands. Plates 5-7 depict cherubic figures, in various poses. Plates 8-10 depict the head of a young woman in a simple draped headdress; plate 11 a bearded man, also with simple head covering.John Clark was active at Gray's Inn between 1726 and 1736. See: Worms, L. British map engravers.The master Poilly, mentioned in the title, refers probably to Francois de Poilly (1623-1693), patriarch of a significant family of artists and engravers working in Paris.Wholly engraved, including title page.BAC: British Art Center copy stab-sewn, in contemporary ream wrapper, bearing an almost complete woodcut illustration (printed in red) of the arms of Amsterdam above the legend "Super fine paper." Inscribed on title page: Ben. Seeley. Inscribed on back cover: Buckingham.