Etchings of Venice / by Ernest George

Sir Ernest George RA

RA Collection: Book

Record number

14/3023

Author

Imprint

London: The Fine Art Society, Limited, 148, New Bond Street, 1888

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : 12 etchings ; 40 cm.

General Note

Introduction, descriptive text and 12 etchings by Ernest George. All etchings signed in pencil by Ernest George.
“To A. H. Hallam Murray, a good friend, a true artist, a lover of Italy and especially of Venice, these etchings are affectionately dedicated by the author.” [Dedication page].

Contents

Introduction / Ernest George -- Contents: Ponte di Rialto -- Bridge at the back of the Fondaco de Tedeschi -- Rio de Baratteri -- The Dogana and church of Santa Maria della Salute -- San Stefano -- Ponte Colonne -- Fishing boats -- Scuola di San Rocco -- San Geremia -- Boats, Chioggia -- Palazzo Dario -- San Marco

Copy Note

“The circulation of this Book is limited to Three Hundred Copies, and the Plates have been destroyed.” [verso of half-title page].

Binding Note

Original tan cloth binding blocked in brown. Titled in brown on spine: “Venice. Ernest George.

Subject

Illustrated books
Architecture - Venice
Etchings

Contributors

Sir Ernest George RA, etcher, illustrator
Alexander Henry Hallam Murray, dedicatee
The Fine Art Society, publisher