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(PAINTING.) Du Fresnoy, Charles-Alphonse. De Arte Graphica. The Art of Painting... Translated into English, Together with an Original Preface
(PAINTING.) Du Fresnoy, Charles-Alphonse. De Arte Graphica. The Art of Painting... Translated into English, Together with an Original Preface containing a Parallel betwixt Painting and Poetry. By Mr. [John] Dryden. [4], lxiv, 355, [1] pages. 4to, 20th century calf, few scuffs; lacks engraved additional title, scattered marginal foxing, early owner's ink signature and mark on title. London: J. Heptinstall for W. Rogers, 1695
- Notes: first edition in english; includes the original Latin text. "A didactic poem about painting, written between 1641 and 1665. Sets down theoretical principles, based on Italian precedents, which were most influential for the theory and teaching of art in France and England"--Arntzen & Rainwater H61. Macdonald 139a; Wing D2458.
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