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Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860

The Oxford drawing book, or, The art of drawing, and the theory and practice of perspective, in a series of letters containing progressive information on sketching, drawing, and colouring landscape scenery, animals, and the human figure : with a new method of practical perspective : detailed in a novel, easy, and perspicuous style : for the use of teachers, or for self-instruction

[between 1829 and 1848]

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The Oxford drawing book, or, The art of drawing, and the theory and practice of perspective, in a series of letters containing progressive information on sketching, drawing, and colouring landscape scenery, animals, and the human figure : with a new method of practical perspective : detailed in a novel, easy, and perspicuous style : for the use of teachers, or for self-instruction /, A new and improved edition, London : Published by Edward Lacey, 76, St. Paul's Church Yard, [between 1829 and 1848], Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection.
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  • Creator

    Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860

  • Title(s)

    The Oxford drawing book, or, The art of drawing, and the theory and practice of perspective, in a series of letters containing progressive information on sketching, drawing, and colouring landscape scenery, animals, and the human figure : with a new method of practical perspective : detailed in a novel, easy, and perspicuous style : for the use of teachers, or for self-instruction / by Nathaniel Whittock ; teacher of drawing and perspective, and lithographist to the University of Oxford ; embellished with upwards of one hundred lithographic drawings ; from real views, taken expressly for this work.

  • Additional Title(s)

    Oxford drawing book
    Art of drawing, and the theory and practice of perspective

  • Edition

    A new and improved edition

  • Published/Created

    London : Published by Edward Lacey, 76, St. Paul's Church Yard, [between 1829 and 1848]

  • Physical Description

    vi, 159, [3] p., [27] leaves of plates : ill. ; 21 x 28 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    NC730 .W45 1829a+ Copy 1 Oversize
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    NC730 .W45 1829a+ Copy 2 Oversize
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Full YALE Library Record

    https://search.library.yale.edu/catalog/9935967013408651

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    105 figures on 27 plates, usually 4 to a plate.
    Illustrations by Nathaniel Whittock and Horatio Nelson.
    Edward Lacey traded at this address between 1829 and 1848.
    Archer, J. British domestic architecture, 343.3
    Bridson, G. Plant, animal & anatomical illustration, B99
    Includes index.
    BAC: British Art Center has two copies with variant printed cover labels. Copy 1 has cover imprint: London: Edward Lacey, 76, St. Paul's Church-Yard, Henry Lacey, 54, Bold Street, Liverpool, and all booksellers. Copy 2 has cover imprint: London: Isaac Taylor Hinton, Warwick Square. Plates 75-78 wanting.

  • Subject Terms

    Drawing -- Study and teaching. |
    Drawing books -- Specimens. |
    Lacey, Edward -- Publisher. |
    Perspective.

  • Form/Genre

    Drawing books. | Lithographs -- Hand-colored -- [between 1829 and 1848] | Lithographs -- [between 1829 and 1848]. | Lithotints -- [between 1829 and 1848].

  • Contributors

    Lacey, Edward | Nelson, Horatio, active 1836–1849

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