An essay upon prints; containing remarks upon the principles of picturesque beauty, the different kinds of prints, and the characters of the most noted masters; Illustrated by criticisms upon particular pieces; To which are added, some cautions that may be useful in collecting prints

People / Organizations

• William Gilpin (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for J. Robson, bookseller to the Princess Dowager of Wales, at the Feathers, in New Bond Street, MDCCLXVIII. [1768]

Publication year

1768

ESTC No.

T94038

Grub Street ID

313653

Description

[2],iv,4,[2],249,[13]p. ; 8°.

Note

Anonymous. By William Gilpin

With an index

Pp.44-45 and 81-96 misnumbered 45-46 and 77-92 respectively; Copy filmed at Research Publications: The Eighteenth Century, reel 2398 has been grangerized, with 17 plates added.

Uncontrolled note

Pp.44-45 and 81-96 misnumbered 45-46 and 77-92 respectively