Thoughts on outline, sculpture, and the system that guided the ancient artists in composing their figures and groupes :
accompanied with free remarks on the practice of the moderns, and liberal hints cordially intended for their advantage : to which are annexed twenty-four designs of classical subjects invented on the principles recommended in the essay by George Cumberland.

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Main Author

Cumberland, George, 1754-1848?

Related Names

Egerton, Thomas (Bookseller)
Wilson, William, -1793.
Blake, William, 1757-1827.
Messrs. Robinson (Firm)

Language(s)

English

Published

London : Printed by W. Wilson ... and sold by Messrs. Robinson ... and T. Egerton ..., 1796.

Subjects

Human figure in art > Human figure in art / Early works to 1800.
Drawing > Drawing / Early works to 1800.
Engravings > Engravings / England > Engravings / England / 18th century.

Note

Includes 8 plates engraved by William Blake from designs by Cumberland, 15 designed and engraved by Cumberland, and 1 unsigned engraving which serves as a section title reading: Inventions by G. Cumberland.
Advertisements: p. [1] at end.
Final 3 pages blank.
Signatures: pi² a² A-F⁴ G² [H]².

Physical Description

[4], iii, [1], 52, [4] p., 24 leaves of plates : ill. ; 32 cm. (4to)

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