A compleat treatise on perspective, in theory and practice; on the true principles of Dr. Brook Taylor. Made clear, in theory, by various moveable schemes, and diagrams; and reduced to practice ... Containing diagrams, views, and original designs, in architecture, &c. ... All originals; invented, delineated, and, great part, engraved by the author, Thomas Malton.
Published / Created:
London, Printed for the author, and sold by Messrs. Robson [etc.] 1776.
Physical Description:
2 p. l., viii, [8], 284 p. front., XLVI fold. pl. (incl. diagrs.) 38 cm. (4to)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
British Art Center has 2 copies. Copy 1 is in original boards and has the autograph and stamp of Sir Joshua Reynolds and the bookplate of Wilmarth Sheldon Lewis. Copy 2 has the autograph of John Thomas Dowling.
Exhibition History:
The Line of Beauty : British Drawings and Watercolors of the Eighteenth Century (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-05-19 - 2001-08-05)