History of The Rise and Progress of The Arts of Design in The United States (2 Volumes, complete) [Signed & Inscribed By Notable]

Dunlap, William

Published by George P. Scott and Co, NY, 1834

About this Item

First Edition, First Printing; 2 vols. 435 p.; viii, 480 p; First edition of Dunlap's important history of the arts in early America. Includes biographical sketches and delightful anecdotes of scores of American painters, engravers, miniaturists, etc., as well as a lengthy autobiography. 3/4 brown morocco, raised bands, w/marbled end papers and boards; all edges gilt; lite wear at tips; volume II has a tipped-in note on page 55 (Peale in Italy) w/a tipped on signature of Harriet C. Peale (1800-1869, American artist), which reads "Portrait of Mrs. Washington from the Original by Charles Wilson Peale -painted in 1795 and now in Independence Hall - the property of the City.This Portrait has never been offered for sale. It was the first copy painted by Mr. Peale very highly finished - and his Model for all the copies he made. Equestrian Portrait of Washington after his Original of 1792 - size 55 by72. This picture was painted by R. Peale with the intention of offering it to the City authorities to be purchased and placed in Independence Hall. --- Harriet C Peale. ". Harriet was his daughter-in-law, and a painter also.A wonderful set of the original edition of this landmark set in the history of American Art history. ownr's name Size: 8 vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of The Rise and Progress of The Arts of Design in The United States (2 Volumes, complete) [Signed & Inscribed By Notable]
• Publisher: George P. Scott and Co, NY
• Publication Date: 1834
• Binding: Leatherbound
• Illustrator: bindings by Alfred Matthews
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: Collectible Very Good
• Signed: Signed & Inscribed By Notable