Two discourses [electronic resource] : I. An essay on the whole art of criticism as it relates to painting. Shewing how to judge I. Of the Goodness of a Picture; II. Of the Hand of the Master; and III. Whether 'tis an Original, or a Copy. II. An argument in behalf of the science of a connoisseur; Wherein is shewn the Dignity, Certainty, Pleasure, and Advantage of it. Both by Mr. Richardson.

Two discourses [electronic resource] : I. An essay on the whole art of criticism as it relates to painting. Shewing how to judge I. Of the Goodness of a Picture; II. Of the Hand of the Master; and III. Whether 'tis an Original, or a Copy. II. An argument in behalf of the science of a connoisseur; Wherein is shewn the Dignity, Certainty, Pleasure, and Advantage of it. Both by Mr. Richardson.

London : printed for W. Churchill at the Black Swan in Pater-Noster-Row, 1719.

Great Britain -- England -- London.

English

[16],153,174-220;234,[2]p. ; 8⁰.

In two parts, each with a separate titlepage, register and pagination. The text of the first part is continuous despite pagination.
The first part is entitled: 'The connoisseur: an essay on the whole art of criticism as it relates to painting', the second: 'A discourse on the dignity, certainty, pleasure and advantage, of the science of a connoisseur'.
With a final advertisement leaf.
Reissued in 1725.
Part printed by William Bowyer.
Reproduction of original from British Library.

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Maslen & Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 489
English Short Title Catalog, T135918.

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