The Life Of Bartolomé E. Murillo, Compiled From The Writings Of Various Authors. Translated By Edward Davies, Esq. Late Captain In The First Regiment Of Life Guards.
RA Collection: Book
Record number
06/2193
Variant Title
Life of Murillo, and the style and taste of the school of Seville
Imprint
London:: Printed By Bensley And Son, Bolt Court, Fleet Street., 1819.
[Half-t., t.p., dedic.] - To The Courteous Reader - Advertisement - [Text, excerpts from R. Cumberland, Bourgoing, G.M. de Jovellanos, D'Argenville père, A. Palomino, A. Ponz, J.A. Cean Bermudez] - Edict Of Charles III ... - Apendice De Documentos - the Life Of Murillo From The Diccionario Historico ... By Cean Bermudez - Errata.
Responsibility Note
The compilation is dedicated 'To The Right Worshipfull And Virtuous Ladies And Gentlemen, The Patronesses And Patrons Of The Art Of Painting.'
Summary Note
The half-title reads, 'The Life Of Murillo, And The Style And taste Of The School Of Seville.'
The text includes extracts in Spanish and French.
Binding Note
19th-century half red morocco, red cloth-covered boards; spine lettered 'Davies's Life Of Murillo'.
Painters - Artists - Painting - Spain - Andalucia - Seville - History - 17th century
Art history - Biography - Translations into English - Great Britain - 19th century