Painting - Early works to 1800
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An essay on the beauties and excellencies of painting, music and poetry . Pronounced at the anniversary commencement at Dartmouth College, A.D. 1774. by John Wheelock, A.M. Tutor of said college. Published at the desire of the audience.
Wheelock, John, 1754-1817.Date: [1775?]- E-books
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The art of painting by C. A. du Fresnoy: with remarks: translated into English, with an original preface, containing a parallel between painting and poetry: by Mr. Dryden. As also a short account of the most eminent painters, both ancient and modern: by R. G. Esq;.
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611-1668.Date: 1716- E-books
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The works of Jonathan Richardson . Containing I. The theory of painting. II. Essay ON The Art Of Criticism, (so far as it relates to Painting). III. The Science Of A Connoisseur. A new edition, corrected, with the additions of an essay on the knowledge of prints, and cautions to collectors. Ornamented with portraits by Worlidge, &c. of the most eminent Painters mentioned, Dedicated, by Permission, to Sir Joshua Reynolds. The Whole intended as a Supplement to the Anecdotes of Painters and Engravers.
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745.Date: 1792- E-books
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Picturæ rawlinsonianæ Being the collection of original paintings of Thomas Rawlinson, Esq; F.R.S. By the best masters. Part of which formerly the Earl of Craven's collection. To he sold by auction, at the two golden balls in Hart-Street, Covent-Garden, on Thursday the 4th of April, 1734. and the following days. Beginning exactly at eleven o'clock. They may be viewed on Tuesday and Wednesday; and every other day till the hour of sale.
Date: 1734]- E-books
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A description of the Earl of Pembroke's pictures . Now published by C. Gambarini of Lucca. Being an introduction to his design.
Gambarini, C.Date: 1731