Etchings Representing the Best Examples of Ancient Ornamental Architecture; Drawn From the Originals in Rome, and Other Parts of Italy, During the Years 1794, 1795, and 1796

Charles Heathcote Tatham

Published by Thomas Gardiner; John Barfield, London, 1810

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A very scarce study of ornamental architecture found in Italy, illustrated with detailed plates by Charles Heathcote Tatham, compiled on his travels. A very scarce work.The third edition, following the 1799 first edition, and the 1805 second edition.All editions are very rare.A series of detailed etchings by Charles Heathcote Tatham, drawn by him as he travelled around Italy in the years 1794 to 1796.Tatham started off on this expedition in 1794 with his friend Joseph Gandy, a fellow architect. He spent most of his time in Rome and Naples, making friends with the influential figures of the day, including Angelica Kauffman and her husband, Canova, Lady Emma Hamilton, and Frederick Howard, the 5th Earl of Carlisle. After three years in the country, Tatham eventually left about a month before Bonaparte's first attack in 1797. On his return journey he visited Dresden, Berlin, and Prague.Illustrated with a total of one-hundred and two plates.Tatham's plates provide a detailed look of neo-classical ornamental designs. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the leather. A few light marks to the boards, mostly to the front board. Spine is a little faded. Very light bumping to the extremities. Bookseller's label to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with only the occasional spot. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 884P53

Bibliographic Details

Title: Etchings Representing the Best Examples of ...

Publisher: Thomas Gardiner; John Barfield, London

Publication Date: 1810

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Charles Heathcote Tatham

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Book Type: book