Main entry:

Gilpin, William, 1724-1804.

Title & Author:

An essay upon prints : containing remarks upon the principles of picturesque beauty, the different kinds of prints, and the characters of the most noted masters : illustrated by criticisms upon particular pieces : to which are added some cautions that may be useful in collecting prints.

Publication:

London : Printed for J. Robson ..., MDCCLXVIII [1768]

Description:

[2], iv, 4, [2], 249, [13] p. ; 20 cm (8vo)

Notes:
Signatures: a⁶ B-Q⁸ R⁴ S⁶.
Includes index.
Errata: p. [1] at end.
LC copy forms part of the Jefferson Exhibit Collection.
DLC
I. The principles of painting considered, as far as they relate to prints -- II. Observations on the different kinds of prints -- III. Characters of the most noted masters -- IV. Remarks on particular prints -- V. Cautions in collecting prints.
Library of Congress. Catalogue of the library of Thomas Jefferson, 4235
English short title catalogue, T94038
Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection (1977), 2537

Subject:

Engraving Early works to 1800.
Engravers Early works to 1800.
Graveurs Ouvrages avant 1800.
Engravers.
Engraving.
Prints.
Prints Collectors and collecting.

Form/genre:

Early works.
Annotations (Provenance) 18th century. CtY-BR
Annotations (Provenance) 18th century. CtY-LW
Armorial bookplates (Provenance) CtY-BR
Armorial bookplates (Provenance) CtY-LW

Added entries:

Robson, James, 1733-1806, bookseller.
Levis, Howard Coppuck, former owner
Jefferson Exhibit Collection (Library of Congress)
Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
England London.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 243194
Call No.: NE840 .G5 1768
Status: Available