Evelyn, John, 1620-1706, Sculptura;, 1755
- Title(s):
- Sculptura; or, The history and art of chalcography, and engraving in copper: with an ample enumeration of the most renowned masters and their works. To which is annexed, a new manner of engraving, or mezzotinto, communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the author of this treatise, John Evelyn ...
- Edition:
- The 2d ed. Containing some corrections and additions ... and memoirs of the author's life ...
- Published/Created:
- London, Printed for J. Payne, 1755.
- Physical Description:
- 3 p.l., [iii]-xxxvi, 140 p. front. (port.) 2 plates (1 fold.) 19 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsNE1760 E9 1755Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon FundView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/163619
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- BAC,RB: The frontispiece is by Thomas Worlidge, after Nanteuil; the fold. plate is a copy by Houston of the original, which was engraved by Prince Rupert, after Spagnoletto.
- Subject Terms:
- Engraving -- Early works to 1800.Engraving -- History.Mezzotint engraving.
- Form/Genre:
- Extra-illustrated copies (Provenance) -- 18th century.
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