Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711, The art of painting,, 1738
- Title(s):
- The art of painting, in all its branches, methodically demonstrated by discourses and plates, and exemplified by remarks on the paintings of the best masters; and their perfections and oversights laid open. By Gérard de Lairesse. Translated by John Frederick Fritsch ...
- Additional Title(s):
- Groot schilderboek. English.
- Published/Created:
- London: Printed for the author, and sold by J. Brotherton [etc.] 1738.
- Physical Description:
- 1 p.., iv, [10] 654 p. front., LXXI plates (part. fold.) 24 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsND1130 L313Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/63310
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Head- and tail-pieces; initials.
There are actually 69 plates: plates II and III, and IV and V are printed on two leaves; there is no plate LVI, although there is a plate LIV* in addition to plate LIV.
Plates by J. Carwitham, after the author.
Translation of Het groot schilderboek. - Subject Terms:
- Art -- Early works to 1800.Composition (Art)Painting -- Early works to 1800.Painting -- Technique.
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