The principles of design : for the curious young gentleman and ladies, who study and practice the noble and commendable art of drawing, colouring and japanning : or a new and complete drawing book consisting of [a] variety of whole figures in divers positions, and all the several parts of the human body from head to foot, &c. in fifty copper-plates, neatly engraved: designed chiefly for young beginners, very necessary and useful for all drawing-schools, boarding-schools, &c. ; to which is prefixed An introduction to drawing ... / translated from the French of Monsieur Gerrard de Lairesse.
Alternate Title(s):
Introduction to drawing.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for H. Serjeant, at the Black Swan, near Temple-Bar, 1777.
Physical Description:
58 p., [24] leaves of plates : ill. ; 13 x 21 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Engraved pictorial half-title: The principles of design a compleat drawing book for the amusement of youth.
Subject Terms:
Art -- Early works to 1800. | Composition (Art) | Drawing -- Technique. | Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Painting -- Technique. | Painting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Etching -- Specimens -- 1777. | Serjeant, H. -- Publisher. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1777.