Biographical Dictionary Of Painters, Sculptors, Engravers , And Architects, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time; Interspersed With Original Anecdotes. To which is added an Introduction, containing a brief Account of various schools of Art and an Explanation of the Technical Terms used by Painters. By John Gould. A New Edition In Two Volumes, With An Appendix And Reminiscences Of Eminent Painters, By C.J. Nieuwenhuys. Vol. I. (II.)

John Gould

RA Collection: Book

Record number

06/2730

Author

Imprint

London:: G. And A. Greenland, Poultry., MDCCCXXXVIII.

Physical Description

2 vols.; 165 mm. (In sixes.)

General Note

Vol. I: [2], v, [i], xcvii, [i], 315, [1] p. - Vol. II: [2], [[317]-738 p.

Contents

Vol. I: [T.p., dedic.] - Preface - Introduction - An Explanation Of The Technical terms ... - [Text, A-L]. - Vol. II: [T.p.] - [Text, M-Z] - Appendix - Reminiscences Of Eminent Paiinters. By C.J. Nieuwenhuys - Index.

Responsibility Note

Sometimes the author, John Gould, has wrongly been identified with the John Gould (1804-1881) who published on birds (the latter would have been only six years old when this book was first published in 1810).

The work is dedicated by the Author to Sir Martin Archer Shee, Knt., President of the Royal Academy.

Summary Note

The work was first published in 1810.

Binding Note

19th-century half calf, marbled-papered boards; gilt-decorated spines, green and red morocco spine-labels lettered 'Gould's Dictionary Of Painters Etc. Vol. I. (II.)'

Subject

Artists - Painters - Sculptors - Engravers - Architects - Europe - History
Biography - Art history - Great Britain - 19th century
Encyclopedias and dictionaries - Reference books - Great Britain - 19th century

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