A Guide To The Drawings And Prints Exhibited In The King's Library: British Museum (1858)

By William Hookham Carpenter

Book Overview

""A Guide To The Drawings And Prints Exhibited In The King�������s Library: British Museum (1858)"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Hookham Carpenter. The book is dedicated to the collection of drawings and prints in the King�������s Library at the British Museum. It provides a detailed description of the collection, including its history, contents, and significance. The book is divided into two parts, the first part is dedicated to the drawings, while the second part covers the prints. The guidebook is written in a clear and concise language, making it accessible to both scholars and laypeople. It includes illustrations of some of the most important and interesting pieces in the collection. The book also provides information on the artists and their works, as well as the techniques used to create them. Overall, ""A Guide To The Drawings And Prints Exhibited In The King�������s Library: British Museum (1858)"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of art and printmaking. It offers a comprehensive and detailed look at one of the most important collections of drawings and prints in the world, making it an essential addition to any art lover's library.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143673035X
• ISBN13: 9781436730358
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"