Sir Joshua Reynolds, first president of the Royal Academy / by Sir Walter Armstrong
1900, First Edition. London New York : W. Heinemann ; C. Scribner's Sons. For repair, Good copy in original gilt-blocked cloth with some wear and tear as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Item #265921
Provenance; from the library of Newhouse Galleries with its bookplate. Physical description; xi, 251 pages, xl, vi leaves of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 40 cm. Notes; Title vignette. Includes index. "Catalogue of pictures by Sir Joshua Reynolds": p. [187]-244. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; v. 1. Ch. I-V (1723-1778) -- v. 2. Ch. VI-X (1778-1783) ; 3 chapters on various aspects of Reynold's character and work ; Catalogue of pictures ; Index. Subjects; Reynolds, Joshua Sir (1723-1792). Reynolds, Joshua (1723-1792). Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) — History. Portraits, British — 19th century. Portrait painters — Great Britain — Biography. Portrait painting, British. Painting, English — 18th century. Artists — History — Catalogue of Works. Artists — Great Britain — Biography. Art — 18th century — England. Artists — England — Biography. Genres; Bibliography. Biography. Catalogue. Illustrated.
Price: €195.00