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Creator:
Hay, D. R. (David Ramsay), 1798–1866
Title(s):
Proportion, or, The geometric principle of beauty, analysed / by D. R. Hay, decorative painter to the Queen, Edinburgh; author of "The laws of harmonious colouring adapted to interior decorations," "The natural principles and analogy of the harmony of form," etc.
Additional Title(s):

Proportion

Geometric principle of beauty, analysed

Hay on proportion
Published/Created:
Edinburgh : W. Blackwood and Sons; 1843.
22 Pall Mall, London, 1843.
Physical Description:
[2], x, 78 p., [xvii] leaves of plates : ill. ; 31 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
NC703 .H39 1843+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Cover title: Hay on proportion.
Illustrations by George Aikman and Frederick Schenck; after D. R. Hay.
Includes errata slip.
Printed by Ballantyne and Hughes, Pauls Work, Cannongate.
British Architectural Library. Early printed books, 1478-1840 p. 2624.
NSTC, 2H13589
BAC: Bound in blind- and gilt-stamped orange publisher's cloth.
Subject Terms:
Architectural section. Royal Philosophical Society, Glasgow -- Stamp.
Ballantyne and Hughes -- Printer.
Drawing -- Technique.
Etching -- Specimens -- 1843.
Geometrical drawing.
Hay, D. R. (David Ramsay), 1798-1866 -- Pres. insc. to Charles Wilson.
Library of the Glasgow Architectural Society -- Bookplate.
Lithography -- Specimens -- 1843.
Mechanical drawing.
Proportion (Art)
W. Blackwood and Son -- Publisher.
Wilson, Charles -- Pres. insc. from the author.
Contributors:
Aikman, George engraver.
Schenck, Frederick, d. 1885?, lithographer.
Hay, D. R. (David Ramsay), 1798-1866, ill.
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