Memoir Of The Late Andrew Geddes, Esq., A.R.A.

RA Collection: Book

Record number

05/3587

Imprint

London:: W. Clowes And Sons, Stamford Street., 1844.

Physical Description

32 p.; 155 mm. (Octavo.)

Contents

[T.p.] - Advertisement [by Adela Geddes] - [Text]; [colophon].

Responsibility Note

William Clowes and Son, Stamford Street, are named in the colophon as printers.

References

H. Smailes, Andrew Geddes, 1783-1844: painter-printmaker [exhibition catalogue] (2001).

Summary Note

Geddes was best known as a portrait-painter and etcher; but his copies of earlier masters were also admired. The Royal Academy holds his copy of Titian's 'Sacred and Profane Love'.

Binding Note

19th-century half green morocco, marbled-papered boards; spine lettered 'Memoir of Andrew Geddes 1844.' and 'R.A.'

Name as Subject

Andrew Geddes ARA

Subject

Artists - Painters - Etchers - Great Britain - History - 19th century
Memoirs - Biography - Great Britain - 19th century

Contributors

Mrs. Adela Geddes
William Clowes and Sons, printer, publisher

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