John Downman, A.r.a. His Life And Works..
Original green cloth 'deluxe' binding, gilt title to front with blind-embossed decoration and applied reproduction of miniature in gilt frame. Bottom corners bumped and top corners slightly frayed, bruising to fore-edges of boards. Spine a little rubbed with head frayed and torn and tail turned over and slightly torn. Half-title foxed but text generally clean and tight.
£20.00
Publisher
Otto Ltd.,
Date
1907
Item Description
"Connoisseur" extra number.Folio. lxvii + 64 plates on art paper + xxiv advertisements.
Notes
Biographical detail and a selection of the works of John Downman, 1750-1824, English artist and portraitist, with complete list of portraits from the sketch books from Butleigh Court.The illustrated works include, amongst many others, portraits of Admiral Lord Nelson, Sarah Kemble (Mrs Siddons), Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and a miniature of Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
[Stock No. 10389]
Subjects
Art Reference • Arts • Painting • Reference