A treatise of perspective;
or, the art of representing all manner of objects, as they appear to the eye in all situations.
Containing the elements of designing and painting. Illustrated with above 50 figures in copper. Written originally in French, by Bernard Lamy, and faithfully translated into English, by an officer of His Majesties Ordnance.

Description

Main Author

Lamy, Bernard, 1640-1715.

Language(s)

English ; French

Published

London, Printed and sold by most booksellers, 1702.

Subjects

Perspective > Perspective / Early works to 1800.

Note

Includes index.
Translation of Traité de perspective.
Translator's dedication signed: A. F. [i.e. A. Forbes]. Cf. Brit. Mus. cat., 1966-70, v. 14.

Physical Description

[18], 174 p. illus., 31 plates. 20 cm.

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