The art of painting of Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy.
Author:
Du Fresnoy, Charles Alphonse
Translator:
Mason, Rev. William
Contributor:
Reynolds, Joshua
Printer:
Ward, A.
Bookseller:
Dodsley, James
Bookseller:
Cadell, Thomas
Bookseller:
Faulder, R.
Bookseller:
Todd, J.
Translated into English verse by William Mason. With annotations by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
In Latin and English.
Errata on verso of p. 213.
Museum copy lacks half-title page? Text begins with title page.
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.
York: Printed by A. Ward, and sold by J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall; T. Cadell, in the Strand; R. Faulder, New Bond-Street, London; and J. Todd, York M.DCC.LXXXIII [1783]
[2], [v]-xix, [3], 213, [2] p 28 cm.
Method of acquisition: Given (2005-02) by Ars Artis
Production date: AD 1783
Half bound in leather with vellum sides; top edge of pages gilt.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 8-2005
Primary reference Number: 118661
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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