William Gilpin — An Essay on Prints

London, R. Blamire, 1792 . Leather. A bright example of the fourth edition of William Gilpin's essay on the merits of printed etchings and engravings, and how they should be evaluated. The fourth edition of this work.William Gilpin offers an influential work in the aesthetics of visual art that investigates how engravings and etchings should be judged on artistic grounds, rather than merely as reproductions of paintings.Gilpin proposes principles for evaluating prints, including composition, expression, depth and harmony of forms.Rebacked, retaining the original endpapers.Retaining the original half title.With the bookplate of W. B. Grey to the front pastedown, and his inscription to the title page. Rebacked, in a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Retaining the original endpapers. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type, with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .