Two discourses. I. An essay on the whole art of criticism as it relates to painting. Shewing how to judge I. Of the Goodness of a Picture; II. Of the Hand of the Master; and III. Whether 'tis an Original, or a Copy. II. An argument in behalf of the science of a connoisseur; Wherein is shewn the Dignity, Certainty, Pleasure, and Advantage of it. Both by Mr. Richardson

People / Organizations

• W. Churchill ("printed for")
• Jonathan Richardson (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for W. Churchill at the Black Swan in Pater-Noster-Row, 1719.

Publication year

1719

ESTC No.

T135918

Grub Street ID

184264

Description

[16],153,174-220;234,[2]p. ; 8°.

Note

In two parts, each with a separate titlepage, register and pagination. The text of the first part is continuous despite pagination

The first part is entitled: 'The connoisseur: an essay on the whole art of criticism as it relates to painting', the second: 'A discourse on the dignity, certainty, pleasure and advantage, of the science of a connoisseur'

With a final advertisement leaf

Reissued in 1725

Part printed by William Bowyer.