Author: SEE, ROBERT RENE MEYER
Title: English pastels 1750-1830
Description: London : G. Bell & Sons. Ltd. 1911. First Edition. 'This edition is limited to 750 copies. of which this is no. 303.'-- facing half-title page. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked Japanese vellum over bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 375 pages; Physical description; [14]. 375. [9] p. 61 plates (part col.) : ill. ports. ; 29 cm. 'An exhibition was organized in Paris. in the present month [April. 1911] representative of the work of the English portrait painters of the XVIIIth century. and the following pages are descriptive of the delightful works shown in this interesting exhibition.' -- Introductory note. by Dr. G. C. Williamson. Plates with tissue guardsheets. Includes index. Subjects; Pastel drawing. British - 18th & 19th century. Portraits - Exhibitions. Portrait painting. British. Drawing. English - History. Other names; Williamson. George Charles 1858-1942. Referenced by: Portrait Index. Heinz Archive & Library. National Portrait Gallery. London. Includes: Cardiff Rare Books Collection. Limited Editions. by R. R. M. See.Weight in Kg appr.:

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