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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.

1816

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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. /, Second edition, London : Printed for the author ... by T. Bensley and Son ..., 1816, 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., author of Lectures on perspective, delivered at the Royal Institution in the years 1807, 1808, and 1809 ...

  • Edition

    Second edition

  • Published/Created

    London : Printed for the author ... by T. Bensley and Son ..., 1816.

  • Physical Description

    4 v. : ill. ; 39 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    NC790 .W66 1816+ Oversize
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    Plates published by J.G. Wood, London, 1814-1815.
    Bridson, G. Plant, animal & anatomical illustrations, C461
    British Museum. General catalogue of printed books to 1955 (compact edition), v. 27, p. 456
    "Index" [i.e. table of contents] at end of pt. 4.
    BAC: British Art Center copy in original parts. Complete in 4 v. Bound in original printed paper wrappers, as issued. Pt. 1 bound in dark tan paper wrappers. Pt. 2 bound in light tan wrappers. Pt. 3 and 4 bound in olive green papers wrappers. Pt's 3 and 4 lack edition statement on cover and contents which are present in pts. 1 and 2. Date on cover of pts. 3 and 4 '181 '.
  • Subject Terms

    Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
    Drawing -- Technique. |
    Landscape drawing -- Technique.

  • Form/Genre

    Drawing books. | Soft-ground etchings -- 1816.

  • Contributors

    Bensley, Thomas, approximately 1760–1835

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(From original wrappers): Part I. Containing elements of the art applied to buildings, with progressive examples, practical and explanatory -- pt. II. Containing the circle and objects depending upon it ... -- pt. III. Containing examples of trees -- [IV]. [General title only].

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