Memoir Of The Life Of Ary Scheffer. By Mrs. Grote. Second Edition.

Mrs. Harriet Grote

RA Collection: Book

Record number

06/3901

Author

Mrs. Harriet Grote

Imprint

London:: John Murray, Albemarle Street., 1860.

Physical Description

[iii-]viii, 212 p., frontis. (port.), [1] pl.; 190 mm. (Octavo.)

General Note

Statement at foot of title-page: 'The right of Translation is reserved.'

[Frontis., t.p.] - Contents - Introduction - [Text] - Appendix; [colophon] - [Plate].

Responsibility Note

The printers' name is given on the title-page verso and in the colophon: 'London: Printed By William Clowes And Sons, Stamford Street, And Charing Cross.'

References

E. Morris, 'Ary Scheffer and his English circle', in Oud-Holland, 99 (1985), p.294-323.

Summary Note

The first edition was also in 1860.

The frontispiece is a photographic portrait of Ary Scheffer. The plate is a facsimile of his handwriting.

Provenance

A preliminary leaf is inscribed in ink, 'Presented to the Royal Academy, with respectful Compliments, by the Author. H. Grote Oct. 28". 1868. London -'.

Binding Note

19th-century green morocco, upper cover lettered 'Royal Academy.'; gilt-decorated spine, lettered 'Life Of Scheffer'.

Name as Subject

Ary Scheffer

Subject

Painters - Artists - Painting - France - History - 19th century
Biography - Memoirs - Great Britain - 19th century

Contributors

William Clowes the younger, printer
John Murray, publisher
Mrs. Harriet Grote, donor
William Clowes and Sons, printer