A biographical dictionary : containing an historical account of all the engravers, from the earliest period of the art of engraving to the present time, and a short list of their most esteemed works : with the cyphers, monograms, and particular marks, used by each master, accurately copied from the originals, and properly explained : to which is prefixed, an essay on the rise and progress of the art of engraving, both on copper and on wood : with several curious specimens of the performances of the most ancient artists / by Joseph Strutt.
Published / Created:
London : Printed by J. Davis ... for Robert Faulder, 1785-1786.
Physical Description:
2 v. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Frontispiece to v. 2 engraved by Joseph Strutt; after Raphael. Plates printed in sepia.
Subject Terms:
Davis, J. -- Printer. | Faulder, Robert -- Publisher. | Engravers -- Biography. | Engravers' marks. | Monograms. | Artists' marks. | Prints -- History. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1785–1786.