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Wood, John George, 1768–1838

The principles and practice of sketching landscape scenery from nature : systematically arranged, and illustrated by numerous examples, from simple and easy subjects, to the more complicated and difficult combinations of objects : in four parts.

1813-[1815]

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The principles and practice of sketching landscape scenery from nature : systematically arranged, and illustrated by numerous examples, from simple and easy subjects, to the more complicated and difficult combinations of objects : in four parts. /, London : Printed for the author, by T. Bensley ..., 1813-[1815], Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection.




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  • Creator

    Wood, John George, 1768–1838

  • Title(s)

    The principles and practice of sketching landscape scenery from nature : systematically arranged, and illustrated by numerous examples, from simple and easy subjects, to the more complicated and difficult combinations of objects : in four parts. / by John George Wood, F.S.A. ...

  • Published/Created

    London : Printed for the author, by T. Bensley ..., 1813-[1815]

  • Physical Description

    4 pt. (18, 16, 8, 14 p., 16, 16, 16, 16, leaves of plates) : ill. ; 26 x 37 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Folio A 2012 28 Copy 2
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Folio A 2012 28 Copy 1
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Folio A 2012 28 Copy 3
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    General title page has date 1813; individual parts dated 1813 (pt. 1), 1814 (pt. 2), 1815 (pt. 3-[4]).
    Plates in pts. 1-2 dated 1814; those in pts. 3-4 dated 1815.
    Issued in brown paper wrappers printed in black.
    "Index" [i.e. table of contents] at end of pt. 4.
    BAC: British Art Center has three copies, all bound in original printed wrappers. Copy 1 complete in 4 parts. Copy 2 incomplete: lacks part 1. Copy 3 incomplete: lacks parts 2 and 4.
  • Subject Terms

    Bensley, T. -- Printer. |
    Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
    Drawing -- Technique. |
    Landscape drawing -- Technique.

  • Form/Genre

    Drawing books. | Soft-ground etchings -- 1813-1815.

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Pt. I. Containing elements of the art applied to buildings ... -- pt. II. Containing the circle and objects depending upon it ... -- pt. III. Containing examples of trees -- pt. [IV]. [General title only].

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