Frontispiece to Kerby. (Satire on False Perspective). Kupferstich von T. Cook nach William Hogarth aus: The Genuine Graphic Works of William Hogarth. London, Longman, Hurst u.a., 1808. 14,5 x 12 cm.

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Publication Date: 1808

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Der Kupferstich 'Satire on False Perspective', den William Hogarth 1754 für Joshua Kirbys Schrift über Perspektive zeichnete, erschien ursprünglich mit der Bildunterschrift 'Whoever makes a Design without the Knowledge of Perspective will be liable to such Absurdities as are shewn in the Frontispiece' und zeigt alle üblichen Fehler, die Künstler in Bezug auf die Perspektive machen.- Caricature - Frontispiece to Kerby. (Satire on False Perspective). Engraving by T. Cook after William Hogarth from: The Genuine Graphic Works of William Hogarth. London, Longman, Hurst et al, 1808. 14.5 x 12 cm. The engraving 'Satire on False Perspective', which William Hogarth drew in 1754 for Joshua Kirby's treatise on perspective, originally appeared with the caption 'Whoever makes a Design without the Knowledge of Perspective will be liable to such Absurdities as are shewn in the Frontispiece' and shows all the usual mistakes that artists make with regard to perspective. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500. Seller Inventory # 78108

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Title: Frontispiece to Kerby. (Satire on False ...

Publication Date: 1808