Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711
Title:
The art of painting, in all its branches, methodically demonstrated by discourses and plates, and exemplified by remarks on the paintings of the best masters; and their perfections and oversights laid open. By Gérard de Lairesse. Translated by John Frederick Fritsch ...
Alternate Title(s):
Groot schilderboek. English.
Published / Created:
London: Printed for the author, and sold by J. Brotherton [etc.] 1738.
Physical Description:
1 p.., iv, [10] 654 p. front., LXXI plates (part. fold.) 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:63310
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Head- and tail-pieces; initials.
Subject Terms:
Painting -- Early works to 1800. | Painting -- Technique. | Composition (Art) | Art -- Early works to 1800.
Contributors:
Fritsch, John Frederick.