Biographical Dictionary Of Painters, Sculptors, Engravers , And Architects, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time; Interspersed With Original Anecdotes. To which is added an Introduction, containing a brief Account of various schools of Art and an Explanation of the Technical Terms used by Painters. By John Gould. A New Edition In Two Volumes, With An Appendix And Reminiscences Of Eminent Painters, By C.J. Nieuwenhuys. Vol. I. (II.)
London:: G. And A. Greenland, Poultry., MDCCCXXXVIII.
Physical Description
2 vols.; 165 mm. (In sixes.)
General Note
Vol. I: [2], v, [i], xcvii, [i], 315, [1] p. - Vol. II: [2], [[317]-738 p.
Contents
Vol. I: [T.p., dedic.] - Preface - Introduction - An Explanation Of The Technical terms ... - [Text, A-L]. - Vol. II: [T.p.] - [Text, M-Z] - Appendix - Reminiscences Of Eminent Paiinters. By C.J. Nieuwenhuys - Index.
Responsibility Note
Sometimes the author, John Gould, has wrongly been identified with the John Gould (1804-1881) who published on birds (the latter would have been only six years old when this book was first published in 1810).
The work is dedicated by the Author to Sir Martin Archer Shee, Knt., President of the Royal Academy.
Summary Note
The work was first published in 1810.
Binding Note
19th-century half calf, marbled-papered boards; gilt-decorated spines, green and red morocco spine-labels lettered 'Gould's Dictionary Of Painters Etc. Vol. I. (II.)'
Subject
Artists - Painters - Sculptors - Engravers - Architects - Europe - History
Biography - Art history - Great Britain - 19th century
Encyclopedias and dictionaries - Reference books - Great Britain - 19th century