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Book/Printed Material An introduction to the general art of drawing, wherein is set forth the grounds and properties, which of this infallible and judicious art are necessary to be known and understood ... with an illustration of twenty five copper prints ... Likewise, an excellent treatise of the Art of limning, in which the true grounds and the perfect use of water-colours, with all their properties are clearly and perfectly taught

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Title

  • An introduction to the general art of drawing, wherein is set forth the grounds and properties, which of this infallible and judicious art are necessary to be known and understood ... with an illustration of twenty five copper prints ... Likewise, an excellent treatise of the Art of limning, in which the true grounds and the perfect use of water-colours, with all their properties are clearly and perfectly taught

Names

  • Goeree, Willem, 1635-1711.
  • Brugge, Geerard ter.
  • Pricke, Robert, active 1669-1698, engraver, bookseller.
  • Levis, Howard Coppuck, former owner.
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)

Created / Published

  • London, Printed for Rob. Pricke, and are to be sold at his shop adjoyning to Cripple-Gate within: where likewise is very good choice of Italian, French, Dutch and English prints, 1674.

Headings

  • -  Drawing--Study and teaching--Early works to 1800
  • -  Drawing--Early works to 1800
  • -  Watercolor painting--Technique
  • -  Watercolor painting--Early works to 1800
  • -  England--London

Notes

  • -  Part 2 has special t.p. and seperate pagination.
  • -  English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC) R177505
  • -  Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 1520
  • -  LC copy has bookplate of Howard C. Levis.
  • -  LAC scc 2019-09-17 update (2 cards)
  • -  LAC ddw 2022-03-01 update (1 card)

Medium

  • 2 pts. plates. 24 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • NC705 .G63

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 49039024

Online Format

  • image
  • pdf
  • online text

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IIIF Presentation Manifest

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Chicago citation style:

Goeree, Willem, Geerard Ter Brugge, Robert Pricke, Howard Coppuck Levis, and Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection. An introduction to the general art of drawing, wherein is set forth the grounds and properties, which of this infallible and judicious art are necessary to be known and understood ... with an illustration of twenty five copper prints ... Likewise, an excellent treatise of the Art of limning, in which the true grounds and the perfect use of water-colours, with all their properties are clearly and perfectly taught. London, Printed for Rob. Pricke, and are to be sold at his shop adjoyning to Cripple-Gate within: where likewise is very good choice of Italian, French, Dutch and English prints, 1674. Pdf. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/49039024/.

APA citation style:

Goeree, W., Brugge, G. T., Pricke, R., Levis, H. C. & Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection. (1674) An introduction to the general art of drawing, wherein is set forth the grounds and properties, which of this infallible and judicious art are necessary to be known and understood ... with an illustration of twenty five copper prints ... Likewise, an excellent treatise of the Art of limning, in which the true grounds and the perfect use of water-colours, with all their properties are clearly and perfectly taught. London, Printed for Rob. Pricke, and are to be sold at his shop adjoyning to Cripple-Gate within: where likewise is very good choice of Italian, French, Dutch and English prints. [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/49039024/.

MLA citation style:

Goeree, Willem, et al. An introduction to the general art of drawing, wherein is set forth the grounds and properties, which of this infallible and judicious art are necessary to be known and understood ... with an illustration of twenty five copper prints ... Likewise, an excellent treatise of the Art of limning, in which the true grounds and the perfect use of water-colours, with all their properties are clearly and perfectly taught. London, Printed for Rob. Pricke, and are to be sold at his shop adjoyning to Cripple-Gate within: where likewise is very good choice of Italian, French, Dutch and English prints, 1674. Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/49039024/>.