Lodovico Dolce - Aretin: Or, a Dialogue on Painting

Glasgow, Robert Urie, 1770. First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition in English of this important work of art theory by Lodovico Dolce. The very scarce first edition in English. A London edition was also published in this year, priority is not known.Date is erroneously printed as MDCCCLXX to the title page, though the work was published in MDCCLXX. A treatise by Lodovico Dolce on painting, told through three dialogues between Pietro Aretino, and Giovanni Francesco Fabrini, showcasing the differing opinions of the Venetians and Florentines. This is Dolce's best known work. This treatise shows his strong support for the High Renaissance in general. A valued work on art theory, with translations into Dutch, French, Italian, and German. Translated to English by W. Brown.Bookplate of W. R. Wedgwood to the front paste down, with his ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, dated 1842. This is William Richard Wedgwood, son of Ralph Wedgwood, who was a cousin of the main Wedgwood branch who ran the pottery firm. Two pages of adverts to the rear. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some loss to the spine. Joints and hinges are strained, rear board is held by cords only. Light discolouration and marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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