Entwurf zu einer Geschichte der Kupferstecherkunst und deren Wechselwirkungen mit andern zeichnenden Künsten. Mit zwei Beilagen. Von Johann Gottlob von Quandt. -

Johann Gottlob von Quandt

RA Collection: Book

Record number

07/2184

Author

Imprint

Leipzig:: F.A. Brockhaus. -, 1826.

Physical Description

xii, 312, [2] p.; 163 mm. (Octavo.)

Contents

[Half-t., t.p.] - Vorrede - [Text] - Anzeige einiger Druckfehler.

References

K.K. Eberlein, 'Johann Gottlob von Quandt', in Dresdn. Kstbl., 2 (1928), p.9-21.

M. Melot, Prints: history of an art (1981); A. Hind, A short history of engraving and etching (3rd. ed., 1923).

Summary Note

These essays were originally delivered as lectures from 1824.

Provenance

The half-title is inscribed in ink, 'A.W. Callcott. Dresden August 28th 182[illegible]', and 'Bequest of Sr Aug Call'.

Binding Note

19th-century quarter brown morocco, green cloth-covered boards; spine lettered 'Von Quandt. Kupferstecherkunst.' and 'R.A.'

Subject

Engraving (printing process) - Engravings (prints) - Europe - History
Art history - Lectures - Germany - 19th century

Contributors

Sir Augustus Wall Callcott RA, previous owner, donor
F. A. Brockhaus Verlag, publisher