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Rhymes on art; or, the remonstrance of a painter: in two parts. With notes, and a preface, including strictures on the state of the arts, criticism, patronage, and public taste. By Martin Archer Shee, R.A.
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SHEE, Sir Martin Archer (1769--1850)
Rhymes on art; or, the remonstrance of a painter: in two parts. With notes, and a preface, including strictures on the state of the arts, criticism, patronage, and public taste. By Martin Archer Shee, R.A.
London (Place), printed for H. Ebers, successor to the late John Kerby,, 1805.
[3], vi--xxxv, [1], 106 p. ; 20.4 cm. (8º)
A second edition also appeared in 1805. The author, a portrait painter, was Soane's friend at the Royal Academy, of which he was to be President from 1830 to 1850.
Copy Notes Wanting a half-title? Bound (1) with An authentic narrative of Mr. Kemble's retirement, 1817 (q.v.).
Binding C19th half calf, marbled-paper boards, gilt double-rule spine, black spine-label lettered 'Rhymes Of/ Art/ Kembles/ Retirement', later numbered '30' in a series of pamphlet volumes.
Reference Number 5446
Rhymes on art; or, the remonstrance of a painter: in two parts. With notes, and a preface, including strictures on the state of the arts, criticism, patronage, and public taste. By Martin Archer Shee, R.A.
London (Place), printed for H. Ebers, successor to the late John Kerby,, 1805.
[3], vi--xxxv, [1], 106 p. ; 20.4 cm. (8º)
A second edition also appeared in 1805. The author, a portrait painter, was Soane's friend at the Royal Academy, of which he was to be President from 1830 to 1850.
Copy Notes Wanting a half-title? Bound (1) with An authentic narrative of Mr. Kemble's retirement, 1817 (q.v.).
Binding C19th half calf, marbled-paper boards, gilt double-rule spine, black spine-label lettered 'Rhymes Of/ Art/ Kembles/ Retirement', later numbered '30' in a series of pamphlet volumes.
Reference Number 5446