The British Schools of Art was published in parts between 1861 and 1863; either in 6 divisions at 12 shillings 6 pence each or in 30 parts at 2 shillings. It was gathered into 2 volumes containing 90 steel engravings. The copy here catalogued has no title-page but is identified by the title on the front board and specifically by the spine title.
Contents
The plates included are: The Queen's Horses, by J. F. Herring; The Wayfarers, by F. W. Topham; The Lady Constance, by G. Winterhalter; Venice, C. Stanfield, R.A.; The Village Festival, by F. Goodall, A.R.A.; Malvolio, by D. Maclise, R.A.; The Noonday Walk, by H. Jutsum; The Battle of Meeanee, by E. Armitage; The Young Falconer, by F. Tayler; The Fountain at Madrid by D. Roberts, R.A.; The Marmozettes, Sir E. Landseer, R.A.; The Village School, T. Webster, R.A.; and, Vietri, by C. Stanfield, R.A.
Binding Note
The work is bound in a green buckram publishers' binding with gilt device encircling the title on the front board; the spine is lettered in gilt, 'The British Schools Of Art Div III. 12/6'.
Subject
Painting Great Britain - Painters, British - Painting, Reproductions of