Traité de la peinture et de la sculpture.
by Richardson, [Jonathan] Père & Fils
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About This Item
First edition of the French translation reviewed by the Richardsons and collectors A. Rutgers and L.H. Ten Kate.
Description: 3 parts in 2 vols. Contemporary marbled calf, spine with raised bands and gilt in compartments, morocco label lettered in gilt. Octavo: 19 × 12 cm; (v.1): [14] ll., 216 pp., [3] pl.; (v.2): [2] ll., 238 pp.; (v.3): [2] ll., lxxii pp., [12] ll., 759 pp. Title page printed in red and black with engraved vignette. Red edges.
Condition: Spine ends and corners gently rubbed and bruised. A short tear to upper front joint of vol. 2. Some worming to front cover of vol. 1 and spine of vol. 2. Handwritten numbering on the front flyleaf: No. 359 (vol. 1), No. 360 (vol. 2). Some leaves somewhat browned, the first 80 leaves of vol. 2 somewhat soiled at lower margin.
Notes: Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1665–1745) and his son, Jonathan Richardson the Younger (1694–1771), were renowned specialists in Italian painting. Their description was published in 1722, based on notes taken by the son during a trip to Italy. The father had already published two essays in 1715 and 1719.
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- Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints (CH)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000229
- Title
- Traité de la peinture et de la sculpture.
- Author
- Richardson, [Jonathan] Père & Fils
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Herman Uytwerf
- Place of Publication
- Amsterdam
- Date Published
- 1728
- Weight
- 2.91 lbs
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- Arts, Art History;
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