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Creator:
Merigot, James
Title(s):
Treatise on practical perspective : written for the use and study of young learners and amateurs in the art of drawing and painting : with easy rulse, by which also builders, cabinet makers, upholsterers, and other proficients in mechanical invention, may represent on paper their plans and designs previous to execution : with an additional essay on architecture from The Amateur's Portfolio : dedicated by permission to the marchioness of Stafford / by J. Merigot, pupil of the Royal Academy of Paris.
Published/Created:
London : Printed for S. Robinson, 25, Paternoster Row, 1819.
Physical Description:
16, 43 p., 13 leaves of plates : ill. ; 30 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
NC750 .M47 1819+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Plates are dated 1814-1816, each with various subjects illustrating perspective.
Dedication dated 1816.
Printed by W. Shakell, Printer, 11, Johnson's-court, Fleet-street, London.
Archer, 205.1
Abbey, J.R. Life in England in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 154
BAC: British Art Center copy is the Abbey copy in original boards.
Subject Terms:
Perspective -- Study and teaching.
Perspective -- Technique.
Robinson, S. -- Publisher.
Shakell, W. -- Printer.
Form/Genre:
Aquatints -- 1819.
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