A New Book of OrnamentsIn the Present (Antique) Taste as now used by all Professions by Matt.s Darly. Price 4 Sh.
Pub by MDarly according to Act Jan.y 1.st 1772 Where may be had the greatest Variety of Ornamants, Vases, &c.
Scarce etching. 330 x 205mm (13 x 8"), with large margins. Laid on 18th century album paper.
The title page of a book of ornamental designs by Matthias (or Matthew) Darly, a drawing master and engraver who had worked with Thomas Chippendale in the 1750s, but is best known now for his caricatures.
[Ref: 60784] £260.00
Scarce etching. 330 x 205mm (13 x 8"), with large margins. Laid on 18th century album paper.
The title page of a book of ornamental designs by Matthias (or Matthew) Darly, a drawing master and engraver who had worked with Thomas Chippendale in the 1750s, but is best known now for his caricatures.
[Ref: 60784] £260.00