A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall : in which architecture is introduced, so far as relates to the perspective : together with the discussion of a question, which has been the subject of debate among painters ...
Published / Created:
London : J. Nourse, 1754.
Physical Description:
[4], viii, 15 p., [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsDA687 W65 H5 Copy 1Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionRare Books and ManuscriptsDA687 W65 H5 Copy 2Rare Books and ManuscriptsDA687 W65 H5 Copy 3Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
British Art Center has 3 copies. Copy 2 is a photocopy of the Newberry Library copy. Copy 3 is bound with: The practice of perspective, on the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor / Joseph Highmore. London : A Millar, 1763 (call no. NC749.H5 1763).The paintings are by Peter Paul Rubens.
Subject Terms:
Rubens, Peter Paul, Sir, 1577–1640. | Whitehall Palace. | Nourse, J. -- Publisher. | Perspective -- Early works to 1800. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1754.