Catalogue of a collection of drawings in water colours / executed by Mr. Wilkin Jun. after pictures of the old masters ; out of which a selection will be made for the purpose of forming a work of engravings in line, of twelve in number, upon the scale and in the manner of Sir Robert Strange's largest works ; to give examples from the different schools of painting ; and also, a smaller work consisting of fifteen portraits upon the scale of Vandyke's book of heads ; exemplifying the works of the principal masters in that department ; both sets to be executed by the most eminent artists of the present period ; the exhibition is under the care of Mr. Yales, No. 39, Sackville-street, Picadilly.
Published / Created:
London : Printed by J. Brettell, Marshall-street, Golden-square, 1812.
Physical Description:
19 p. ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Mr. Wilkin, Jun. is probably Charles Wilkin. Mr. Yates is probably George Yates, the picture dealer (cf. Whitley, W. Art in England, 1800-1820, p. 233).
Subject Terms:
Brettell, J. -- Printer. | Drawing -- England -- London -- Catalogs. | Painting -- England -- London -- Catalogs. | Prints -- 19th century -- England -- London -- Catalogs.