The art of painting : by C. A. du Fresnoy: with remarks: translated into English, with an original preface, containing a parallel between painting and poetry: by Mr. Dryden. As also a short account of the most eminent painters, both ancient and modern: by R. G. Esq.
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| Language: | English |
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London :
printed for B. L. [i.e. Bernard Lintott] and sold by William Taylor,
1716.
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| Edition: | The second edition, corrected, and enlarg'd. |
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| Physical Description: | 16 unnumbered pages, lxviii, 4 unnumbered pages, 397, 7 unnumbered pages, plate ; 8⁰. |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Note: | Parallel texts of du Fresnoy's Latin poem, 'De arte graphica', and Dryden's prose translation, modified by Charles Jervas. 'To Mr. Jervas, with Frensoy's [sic] Art of painting', in verse, is by Alexander Pope. 'Observations on The art of painting', pp.81-221, is by John Dryden. 'A short account of the most eminent painters .. by Richard Graham', pp.[241]-[404], has a special titlepage. First bookseller's name from Griffith. Reproduction of original from the British Library. Access limited by licensing agreements. Electronic resource. |
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| Call Number: | DA480 |
| System Details: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| References: |
Griffith, 46.
English Short Title Catalog, ESTCN14579. |
| Reproduction Note: |
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. |