The art of painting of Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy. Translated into English verse by William Mason ... with annotations by Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
Alternate Title(s):
De arte graphica. English
Published / Created:
York, Printed by A. Ward, and sold by J. Dodsley, T. Cadell, R. Faulder, London, and J. Todd, York, 1783.
Physical Description:
xix p., 1 leaf, 213, [1] p. 28 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsND1130 D813 1783+ Copy 1 OversizeRare Books and ManuscriptsND1130 D813 1783+ Copy 2 OversizeRare Books and ManuscriptsND1130 D813 1783+ Copy 3 OversizeRare Books and ManuscriptsND1130 D813 1783+ Copy 4 Oversize
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Translation of his De arte graphica.Includes the original poem in Latin.Errata on verso of p. 213.Appendix: The sentiments of Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy, on the works of the principal and best painters of the two last ages; The preface of Mr. Dryden to his translation, containing a parallel between poetry and painting; Epistle of Mr. Pope to Mr. Jervas; A chronological list of painters from the revival of the art to the beginning of the present century: p.[127]-213.BAC : British Art Center has 4 copies. Copy 1 has the bookplate of Frederick Whiley Hilles, and is a presentation copy to Mr. Vesey from the author. Copy 2, which is wanting the leaf of advertisements, is a presentation copy from Reynolds and Mason, and has the autograph of the Duke of Grafton, dated 1783. Copy 3 has the autograph of J. Thos. Seton.BAC : Advertisement: 1 leaf at end.