Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Kennedy, James, active 1769
Title:
A new description of the pictures, statues, bustos, basso-relievos, and other curiosities in the Earl of Pembroke's house at Wilton : in the antiques of this collection are contained the whole of Cardinal Richelieu's, and Cardinal Mazarine's, and the greatest part of the Earl of Arundel's, besides several particular pieces purchased at different times / by James Kennedy.
Alternate Title(s):
New description of the pictures, bustos, statues, basso relievosand other curiosities in the Earl of Pembroke's house, at Wilton
Edition:
The sixth edition, corrected and enlarged, with an engraving of the busto of Aventinus.
Published / Created:
Salisbury : Printed and sold by E. Easton : sold also by J. Wilkie, St. Paul's Church-Yard, London, 1774.
Physical Description:
[6], 146 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
The words "pictures, statues, bustos, bassos relievos" are separated by a vertical line on title page.
Subject Terms:
Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, Earl of, 1656–1733 -- Art collections. | Wilton House (England) | Art -- Private collections. | Sculpture -- Private collections. | Tekell, J. -- Autograph. | Brit tracts -- 1774.
Contributors:
Easton, Edward, 1720–1795, printer. | Wilkie, J. (John), -1785, bookseller. | Walter, Paul F., donor.