Sculptura: Or, the History and Art of Chalcography, and Engraving in Copper: with an Ample Enumeration of the Most Renowned Masters and Their Works. To which is Annexed, a New Manner of Engraving, Or Mezzotinto, Communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the Author of this Treatise, John Evelyn, Esq |
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| Titel | Sculptura: Or, the History and Art of Chalcography, and Engraving in Copper: with an Ample Enumeration of the Most Renowned Masters and Their Works. To which is Annexed, a New Manner of Engraving, Or Mezzotinto, Communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the Author of this Treatise, John ... Eighteenth century collections online: Social sciences and fine arts |
| Auteur | John Evelyn |
| Editie | 2 |
| Uitgever | J. Murray, 1769 |
| Oorspronkelijk uit | Oxford University |
| Gedigitaliseerd | 27 nov 2007 |
| Lengte | 140 pagina's |
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