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Exhibition History The Line of Beauty : British Drawings and Watercolors of the Eighteenth Century (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-05-19 - 2001-08-05)

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Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643. The art of dravving vvith the pen,
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The art of dravving vvith the pen,
1607
Junius, Franciscus, 1589-1677. The painting of the ancients, in three bookes: declaring by historicall observations and examples, the beginning, progresse, and consvmmation of that most noble art. And how those ancient artificers attained to their still so much admired excellencie.
Junius, Franciscus, 1589–1677
The painting of the ancients, in three bookes: declaring by historicall observations and examples, the beginning, progresse, and consvmmation of that most noble art. And how those ancient artificers attained to their still so much admired excellencie
1638
Goeree, Willem, 1635-1711. An introduction to the general art of drawing,
Goeree, Willem, 1635–1711
An introduction to the general art of drawing,
1674
 The excellency of the pen and pencil,
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
1688
Bernard Lens III Portrait of a Young Man
Attributed to Bernard Lens III, 1682–1740
Portrait of a Young Man
undated
 Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints :
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints
[1698]
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670. Perspective practical.
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602–1670
Perspective practical
1698
Sir John Vanbrugh Kings Weston, Bristol: Entrance Front Elevation
Sir John Vanbrugh, 1664–1726
Kings Weston, Bristol: Entrance Front Elevation
ca. 1710
Abraham Daniel Portrait of a Gentleman
Abraham Daniel, died 1806
Portrait of a Gentleman
undated
Bernard Lens III The Reverand Dr. John Harris
Bernard Lens III, 1682–1740
The Reverand Dr. John Harris
1707
Sir James Thornhill Design for Ceiling Walls and Staircase
Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
Design for Ceiling Walls and Staircase
between 1712 and 1713
Ripa, Cesare, 1560-1645, author. Iconologia, or, Moral emblems /
Ripa, Cesare, 1560–1645
Iconologia, or, Moral emblems
MDCCIX [1709]
Sir James Thornhill Sketch for "The Conversion of St. Paul" for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral
Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
Sketch for "The Conversion of St. Paul" for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral
between 1709 and 1717
William Hogarth Study of a Female Nude
William Hogarth, 1697–1764
Study of a Female Nude
undated
Ditton, Humphry, 1675-1715. A treatise of perspective, demonstrative and practical :
Ditton, Humphry, 1675–1715
A treatise of perspective, demonstrative and practical
1712
James Gibbs Design for an Unidentified Town House: Elevation and Plan
James Gibbs, 1682–1754
Design for an Unidentified Town House: Elevation and Plan
ca. 1720
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. An essay on the theory of painting.
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
An essay on the theory of painting
1715
Bernard Lens III Classical Landscape
Bernard Lens III, 1682–1740
Classical Landscape
1717
Colen Campbell Lowther House, Westmorland: Elevation of the Garden Front
Colen Campbell, 1676–1729
Lowther House, Westmorland: Elevation of the Garden Front
between 1718 and 1729
Bernard Lens III Victorious Hero Takes Occasion to Conclude Peace
Bernard Lens III, 1682–1740
Victorious Hero Takes Occasion to Conclude Peace
1720
 A new drawing-book of out-lines &c. : very proper for the first-practice of all who are willing to excell in that noble-art =
A new drawing-book of out-lines &c. : very proper for the first-practice of all who are willing to excell in that noble-art =
1722
Langton, John, active 1700-1727. A new copy-book of the small Italian hand :
Langton, John, active 1700–1727
A new copy-book of the small Italian hand
[1727?]
Allan Ramsay Head of a Young Woman
Allan Ramsay, 1713–1784
Head of a Young Woman
undated
Jonathan Richardson the Elder Self-Portrait
Jonathan Richardson the Elder, 1667–1745
Self-Portrait
ca. 1733
Bernard Lens III The Memorial of Lord Darnley
Bernard Lens III, 1682–1740
The Memorial of Lord Darnley
1728
William Kent Octagonal Temple at Shotover Park, Oxfordshire: Plan, Section and Elevation
William Kent, ca.1686–1748
Octagonal Temple at Shotover Park, Oxfordshire: Plan, Section and Elevation
ca. 1738
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690. A method to learn to design the passions :
Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690
A method to learn to design the passions
1734
Hubert-François Gravelot Drawing for a Frontispiece: "The Toast"
Hubert-François Gravelot, 1699–1773
Drawing for a Frontispiece: "The Toast"
1735
Samuel Buck The South View of Berwick Upon Tweed
Samuel Buck, 1696–1779
The South View of Berwick Upon Tweed
ca. 1743-1745
Jonathan Richardson the Elder Sir. Hans Sloane
Jonathan Richardson the Elder, 1667–1745
Sir. Hans Sloane
1740
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751, author. The city and country builder's, and workman's treasury of designs, or, The art of drawing, and working the ornamental parts of architecture :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The city and country builder's, and workman's treasury of designs, or, The art of drawing, and working the ornamental parts of architecture
1740
Joseph Goupy Death of Ananias
Joseph Goupy, 1689–1769
Death of Ananias
1740
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670. The practice of perspective:
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602–1670
The practice of perspective
1743
William Hogarth The First Stage of Cruelty
William Hogarth, 1697–1764
The First Stage of Cruelty
ca. 1750
Giovanni Battista Borra The Members of a Corinthian Temple in Ruins at Ephesus
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
The Members of a Corinthian Temple in Ruins at Ephesus
ca. 1750
Giovanni Battista Borra View of the Ruined Baths at Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
View of the Ruined Baths at Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
ca. 1750
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. An introduction to the art of drawing,
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
An introduction to the art of drawing,
[17--]
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758? The museum of arts:
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758?
The museum of arts
1745?]
Alexander Cozens Roman Sketchbook
Alexander Cozens, 1717–1786
Roman Sketchbook
1746
Canaletto The City of Westminster from Near the York Water Gate
Canaletto, 1697–1768
The City of Westminster from Near the York Water Gate
between 1746 and 1747
Gwynn, John, 1713-1786. An essay on design:
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
An essay on design
1749
Giovanni Battista Borra Stromboli
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Stromboli
1750
 A curious collection of beasts, horses, and birds :
A curious collection of beasts, horses, and birds
[ca. 1750]
Lens, Bernard, 1682-1740. For the curious young gentlemen and ladies that study and practice the commendable art of drawing, colouring, etc. :
Lens, Bernard, 1682–1740
For the curious young gentlemen and ladies that study and practice the commendable art of drawing, colouring, etc.
1751
 Chinese landskips.
Chinese landskips
[ca. 1752?]
John Donaldson Richard Cooper the Elder
John Donaldson, 1737–1801
Richard Cooper the Elder
undated
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art
MDCCLII [1752]
Jean B. C. Chatelain A View of the Rotunda in the Garden at Stowe, Buckinghamshire
Jean B. C. Chatelain, 1710–1771
A View of the Rotunda in the Garden at Stowe, Buckinghamshire
1753
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The analysis of beauty :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The analysis of beauty
1753
 Sir, there is a scheme set on foot for erecting a publick academy for the improvement of the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture ...
Sir, there is a scheme set on foot for erecting a publick academy for the improvement of the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture ..
1753
Richard Wilson The Arbra Sacra on the Banks of Lake Nemi
Richard Wilson, 1713/4–1782
The Arbra Sacra on the Banks of Lake Nemi
between 1754 and 1756
Richard Wilson Temple of Minerva Medica, Rome
Richard Wilson, 1713/4–1782
Temple of Minerva Medica, Rome
1754
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774. Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
1754
Richard Wilson Italian sketchbook
Richard Wilson, 1713/4–1782
Italian sketchbook
1754
Thomas Chippendale Design for a Writing Table
Thomas Chippendale, 1718–1779
Design for a Writing Table
1754
Francis Xavier Vispré Louis François Roubiliac
Attributed to Francis Xavier Vispré, active 1730–1790
Louis François Roubiliac
ca. 1760
Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg Figures by a stream with cattle watering
Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg, 1740–1812
Figures by a stream with cattle watering
undated
Sir William Chambers The Hoo, Kimpton, Hertfordshire: Elevations and Details of a Gateway
Sir William Chambers, 1723–1796
The Hoo, Kimpton, Hertfordshire: Elevations and Details of a Gateway
ca. 1760-1764
Allan Ramsay Study for the Portrait of William Guise
Allan Ramsay, 1713–1784
Study for the Portrait of William Guise
ca. 1761
Jonathan Skelton Harbledown, a Village near Canterbury
Jonathan Skelton, active 1754, died 1758
Harbledown, a Village near Canterbury
1757
Jonathan Skelton The Great Gate of St. Augustine's Monastery, Canterbury
Jonathan Skelton, active 1754, died 1758
The Great Gate of St. Augustine's Monastery, Canterbury
1757
Thomas Gainsborough Hilly Landscape with Figures Approaching a Bridge
Thomas Gainsborough, 1727–1788
Hilly Landscape with Figures Approaching a Bridge
ca. 1763
John Michael Rysbrack Admiral Vernon's Monument in Westminster Abbey
John Michael Rysbrack, 1694–1770
Admiral Vernon's Monument in Westminster Abbey
ca. 1763
Sir William Chambers Facade for a Temple of Peace, Kew Gardens, Surrey
Sir William Chambers, 1723–1796
Facade for a Temple of Peace, Kew Gardens, Surrey
ca. 1763
Hipwell, John. The elements of navigation :
Hipwell, John
The elements of navigation
1759
Gavin Hamilton Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
Gavin Hamilton, 1723–1798
Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
between 1760 and 1763
Gavin Hamilton Andromache Mourning the Death of Hector
Gavin Hamilton, 1723–1798
Andromache Mourning the Death of Hector
between 1760 and 1763
Paul Sandby A Lady Copying at a Drawing Table
Paul Sandby, 1731–1809
A Lady Copying at a Drawing Table
ca. 1765
William Taverner Nymphs Bathing in a Wooded Glade
William Taverner, 1703–1772
Nymphs Bathing in a Wooded Glade
ca. 1765-1770
Paul Sandby The North Terrace, Looking East
Paul Sandby, 1731–1809
The North Terrace, Looking East
ca. 1765
Paul Sandby The Norman Gate and Deputy Governor's House
Paul Sandby, 1731–1809
The Norman Gate and Deputy Governor's House
ca. 1765
John Michael Rysbrack Illustration to the Iliad
John Michael Rysbrack, 1694–1770
Illustration to the Iliad
between 1760 and 1769
Thomas Patch Sketchbook of Portrait Studies
Thomas Patch, 1725–1782
Sketchbook of Portrait Studies
1760s
Parkinson, Thomas, active 1769-1789. Flower painting made easy :
Parkinson, Thomas, active 1769–1789
Flower painting made easy
[1760?]
 The florist :
The florist
[ca. 1760]
 A new drawing book of heads, from Castiglione :
A new drawing book of heads, from Castiglione
[176-?]
Michael "Angelo" Rooker A Game of Bowls on the Bowling Green Outside the Bunch of Grapes Inn, Hurst, Berkshire
Michael "Angelo" Rooker, 1746–1801
A Game of Bowls on the Bowling Green Outside the Bunch of Grapes Inn, Hurst, Berkshire
undated
Stephen Riou Design for 'the Houses of both sides of the intended Street to extend in a right line from the Mansion-House to More-Gate humbly proposed to consideration'
Stephen Riou, 1720–1780
Design for 'the Houses of both sides of the intended Street to extend in a right line from the Mansion-House to More-Gate humbly proposed to consideration'
1762
Joseph Wright of Derby Portrait of a Man
Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734–1797
Portrait of a Man
ca. 1768
John Brown The Geographers
John Brown, 1749–1787
The Geographers
undated
William Marlow Nîmes from the Tour Magne
William Marlow, 1740–1813
Nîmes from the Tour Magne
ca. 1765
Luigi Balugani Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman (African Wild Banana): finished drawing
Luigi Balugani, 1737–1770
Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman (African Wild Banana): finished drawing
1765-1770
Thomas Gainsborough A Woodland Pool with Rocks and Plants
Thomas Gainsborough, 1727–1788
A Woodland Pool with Rocks and Plants
between 1765 and 1770
Luigi Balugani Aspis cornutus (Horned Viper or Cerastes)
Luigi Balugani, 1737–1770
Aspis cornutus (Horned Viper or Cerastes)
1765-1773
Luigi Balugani Sphyrna zygaena (Hammer-headed Shark)
Luigi Balugani, 1737–1770
Sphyrna zygaena (Hammer-headed Shark)
1765-1773
Luigi Balugani Carthamus tinctorius L. (Safflower): finished drawing of flowering plant
Luigi Balugani, 1737–1770
Carthamus tinctorius L. (Safflower): finished drawing of flowering plant
1765-1773
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
 The compleat drawing-master; :
The compleat drawing-master;
1766
Samuel Hieronymus Grimm The French Lady in London
Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, 1733–1794
The French Lady in London
ca. 1771
 The artist's vade mecum :
The artist's vade mecum
1766
Paul Sandby North West View of Wakefield Lodge in Whittlebury Forest, Northamptonshire
Paul Sandby, 1731–1809
North West View of Wakefield Lodge in Whittlebury Forest, Northamptonshire
1767
Robert Healy Tom Conolly of Castletown Hunting with His Friends
Robert Healy, 1743–1771
Tom Conolly of Castletown Hunting with His Friends
1769
Thomas Sandby A View of Boxhill from Norbury Park, Surrey
Thomas Sandby, 1721–1798
A View of Boxhill from Norbury Park, Surrey
ca. 1775
John Hamilton Mortimer Death on a Pale Horse
John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740–1779
Death on a Pale Horse
ca. 1775
Thomas Hearne A View on the Island of Antigua: the English Barracks and Saint John's Church Seen from the Hospital
Thomas Hearne, 1744–1817
A View on the Island of Antigua: the English Barracks and Saint John's Church Seen from the Hospital
ca. 1775
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. All draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
All draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
[177-?]
Robert Adam Headfort House, Ireland: Section of the Staircase
Robert Adam, 1728–1792
Headfort House, Ireland: Section of the Staircase
1771 or 1772
Robert Adam Headfort House, Ireland: Elevation of the Eating Parlor
Robert Adam, 1728–1792
Headfort House, Ireland: Elevation of the Eating Parlor
1771
James Jefferys Self-Portrait
James Jefferys, 1751–1784
Self-Portrait
between 1771 and 1775
Rev. William Gilpin Forest Scene
Rev. William Gilpin, 1724–1804
Forest Scene
1771