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An Essay on the Invention of Engraving and Printing in Chiaro oscuro, as Practised by Albert Durer, Hugo di Carpi, &c. and The Application of it to the Making Paper Hangings of Taste, Duration, and Elegance

(English, 1701–1780)
(English, 1701–1780)
(English, 1707–1768)
1754
Place of PublicationLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with eight chiaroscuro woodcuts
DimensionsOverall: 24.1 x 18.7 x 0.7 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineBequest of W. G. Russell Allen
Accession number64.325
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
Description
London: A. Millar, S. Baker, J. Whiston and B. White, and L. Davis, 1754
ProvenanceW. G. Russell Allen (b. 1882 - d. 1955), Boston; 1964, bequest of W. G. Russell Allen to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 8, 1964)