LAIRESSE (Gérard de). LE GRAND LIVRE DES... - Lot 121 - De Baecque et Associés

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LAIRESSE (Gérard de). LE GRAND LIVRE DES... - Lot 121 - De Baecque et Associés
LAIRESSE (Gérard de). LE GRAND LIVRE DES PEINTRES, OU L'ART DE LA PEINTURE considéré dans toutes ses parties, et démontré par principes. With reflections on the works of some good masters, and on the defects which are there. Paris, from Moutard, Librarian-Printer of the Queen and the Academy of Sciences, 1787. 2 volumes in-4° of 22 (of 24)-527-1bl. ; [2]- 662-[2] pages, marbled calf, spine ribbed and decorated, red tr. First French edition, translated from the Dutch and illustrated with 35 plates engraved by Robert Bénard, including 3 folding ones. A very complete book which deals with many subjects: the handling of the brush, the harmony of colours, day and light, shadows, the effects of the moon or the sun, landscapes, portraits, architecture and ceiling painting, still life, flowers and finally engraving in general. The portrait of the author is missing as often. Corners a little dull, spines cracked, one plate misplaced, missing headpieces.
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