Author

RICHARDSON, G[eorge].

Title

A collection of ornaments in the antique style.
Comprised in XXXVII plates designed & engraved by G. Richardson.

Published, Date

London,1816.

Description

4to (37 x 28cm), no text, engraved throughout with decorative title and 36 plates, all aquatint, title very lightly browned, skilfully rebound in half calf gilt preserving original paper-backed boards, slightly worn and rubbed, paper printed label on upper cover.

Note

Richardson (1737-1813), architectural draughtsman and designer, worked for the Adam Brothers in Edinburgh. They heavily influenced his design and style. He then set up his own practice but his archtiectural output was small. However his publishing and engraving career, by contrast, was prolific. He produced many patten books which he engraved in aquatint often with help of his son William. His designs were aimed at the "elegant villa" and "small country house" (DNB). This "pattern book" is a good example of Richardson's exquisite taste and elegance of style.

References

Abbey Life 61; DNB; Harris 739; Not in Berlin Kat.

Stock Number

77926