Rural architecture in the Chinese taste : being designs entirely new for the decoration of gardens, parks, ... on sixty copper plates with full instructions for workmen ... / the whole invented & drawn by Willm. & Jno. Halfpenny architects ; divided into four parts.
Edition:
Second edition.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for & sold by Robt. Sayer, 1752.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
English short title catalogue, T79274
Contents:
Pt. I. New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings, &c. -- pt. II. New designs for Chinese bridges, temples, triumphal arches, garden-seats, palings, obelisks, termini's, &c. -- pt. III. New designs for Chinese doors, windows, piers, pilasters, garden seats, green- houses, summer-houses, &c. -- pt. iv. New designs for Chinese gates, palisades, stair-cases, chimney-pieces, cielings [sic], garden-seats, chairs, temples, &c.
Subject Terms:
Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans -- Early works to 1800. | Architecture -- Details -- Early works to 1800. | Architecture, Chinese -- Early works to 1800. | Sayer, Robert -- Publisher. | Engraving -- Specimens -- [1752].
Contributors:
Halfpenny, John, active 18th century. | Partnership for Response and Recovery, engraver. | Cole, Benjamin, 1696 or 7–1783, engraver.