An Essay on the Invention of Engraving and Printing in Chiaro oscuro, as Practised by Albert Durer, Hugo di Carpi, &c. and The Application of it to the Making Paper Hangings of Taste, Duration, and Elegance

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An Essay on the Invention of Engraving and Printing in Chiaro oscuro, as Practised by Albert Durer, Hugo di Carpi, &c. and The Application of it to the Making Paper Hangings of Taste, Duration, and Elegance

Illustrated by: John Baptist Jackson (English, 1701–1780)
Author: John Baptist Jackson (English, 1701–1780)
Publisher: Andrew Millar (English, 1707–1768)

1754

Place of Publication: London, England

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with eight chiaroscuro woodcuts

Dimensions Overall: 24.1 x 18.7 x 0.7 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/8 x 1/4 in.)

Credit Line Bequest of W. G. Russell Allen

Accession Number64.325

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsIllustrated books

London: A. Millar, S. Baker, J. Whiston and B. White, and L. Davis, 1754

Catalogue Raisonné ESTC (RLIN): T147995

Description(London: A. Millar, S. Baker, J. Whiston and B. White, and L. Davis, 1754) Quarto; 10 leaves, plus 8 plates; modern half gilt-stamped brown morocco, marbled paper boards (brown cloth slipcase).

Samples of chiaroscuro woodcut technique and printing.

ProvenanceW. G. Russell Allen (b. 1882 - d. 1955), Boston; 1964, bequest of W. G. Russell Allen to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 8, 1964)