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PASQUIN,, Anthony (1761--1818)
A critical guide to the present exhibition at the Royal Academy, for 1797: containing admonitions to the artists on their misconception of theological subjects, and a complete developement of the Venetian art of colouring, as is now so much the rage of imitation. By John Williams, whose public appellation is Anthony Pasquin.
London (Place), printed for H.D. Symonds, P. M'Queen, and T. Bellamy,, 1797.
24 p. ; 20.8 cm. (8º)

The pen-name of 'Anthony Pasquin' was adopted in 1786 by the artist and writer, John Williams (1754--1818). A guide to the twenty-ninth Royal Academy exhibition. ESTC t72493.

Copy Notes Bound after A critical guide to the exhibition of the Royal Academy, for 1796 (q.v.).

Binding Later C19th half calf, marbled-paper boards, blind triple-rule borders, gilt-ruled and blind-dotted spine, direct-lettered 'Pamphlets. Fine Arts. 1796-7.', numbered '41' in a series of pamphlet volumes.

Reference Number 2969

Additional Names Pasquin, Anthony, pseud; Royal Academy of Arts (London) - Exhibitions; Williams, John (1761--1818)


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