The principles of drawing: or, An easy and familiar method for the improvement of youth in the practice of that useful art. Forming a complete drawing book: illustrated with a curious collection of examples in all the variety of cases; as the several parts of the human body, whole figures, landskips, shipping, cattle, &c. after the design of Albert Durer, Abrah. Bloemart, Carlo Morac, Le Clerc, Hollar, and other Great Masters. And including the principal figures, horses, most beautiful actions and true passions contained in those celebrated pieces, called, The battles of Alexander, by the celebrated Le Brune [sic]. To which is prefixed, An introduction to drawing: containing rules and directions for the choice of instruments and materials used in drawing, and how to apply and manage them: with easy and proper lessons for a young beginner. Translated from the French of Monsieur Gerard de Lairesse, and improved with abstracts from C. A. du Fresnoy

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  • The principles of drawing: or, An easy and familiar method for the improvement of youth in the practice of that useful art. Forming a complete drawing book: illustrated with a curious collection of examples in all the variety of cases; as the several parts of the human body, whole figures, landskips, shipping, cattle, &c. after the design of Albert Durer, Abrah. Bloemart, Carlo Morac, Le Clerc, Hollar, and other Great Masters. And including the principal figures, horses, most beautiful actions and true passions contained in those celebrated pieces, called, The battles of Alexander, by the celebrated Le Brune [sic]. To which is prefixed, An introduction to drawing: containing rules and directions for the choice of instruments and materials used in drawing, and how to apply and manage them: with easy and proper lessons for a young beginner. Translated from the French of Monsieur Gerard de Lairesse, and improved with abstracts from C. A. du Fresnoy
  • Principes du dessein. English
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Imprint
London : printed for Carington Bowles, No. 69, in St. Paul's Church Yard, 1773.
Publication year
1773
ESTC No.
N62803
Grub Street ID
45086
Description
[2],8p.,71 plates ; 2°.
Note
A translation of 'Les principes de dessein' by G'erard de Lairesse

Below imprint: Price 10s. 6d. sewed. Bound 15s.