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Bell, Henry, 1647-1711.

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    An historical essay on the original of painting Wherein is exhibited I. Some probabilities and pretentions to its invention before the flood. II. Its commencement again after the flood, and its Progress through several Nations to the Time of Cimabue, An. 1276. By Henry Bell, Architect, late of Lynn-Regis, Norfolk, Esq;.

    Bell, Henry, 1647-1711. | Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]
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    The perfect painter or, a compleat history of the original, progress and improvement of painting shewing, I. The Antiquity, Excellency and Usefulness of that Divine Art, to Those who are desirous of being Acquainted with the true Knowledge and Secrets therein contain'd. II. Plain Instructions to form a right Judgment of the real Value of good Pictures, and how to distinguish Originals from Copies. III. A Chronological Account of the most celebrated Painters, from their Rise, to the Present Time.

    Bell, Henry, 1647-1711. | Date: M.DCC.XXX. [1730]

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