William Sharp, Engraver: With A Descriptive Catalogue Of His Works (1875)

William Sharp, Engraver: With A Descriptive Catalogue Of His Works is a book written by William Spohn Baker in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of William Sharp, a prominent British engraver of the 18th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a biographical sketch of Sharp's life, his family background, education, and career as an engraver. The second part of the book is a descriptive catalogue of Sharp's works, including his engravings of famous paintings, portraits, and other illustrations. The catalogue is organized chronologically and includes detailed information about each work, including the title, artist, date of creation, and size. The book also includes reproductions of some of Sharp's most famous engravings. William Sharp, Engraver: With A Descriptive Catalogue Of His Works is an important reference book for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts interested in the history of engraving in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.