Item #51-2775 L'Art du Dessin démontré d'une manière claire et précise par Jean Cousin peintre Français. Revu corrigé et augmentée... par P.T. Le Clere Peintre..Original edition. Jean Cousin, le jeune.

L'Art du Dessin démontré d'une manière claire et précise par Jean Cousin peintre Français. Revu corrigé et augmentée... par P.T. Le Clere Peintre..Original edition.

Paris: Chez Jean, circa 1821. Engraved pictorial title page, 12 pp. text + 24 Engraved plates. (folio) 37x25.5 cm (14½x10"), period marbled boards., rebacked with modern morocco, spine gilt.
Early 19th century edition of Jean Cousin the Younger's famous manual of artistic anatomy, possibly first published as early as 1571, but most likely appearing first in 1595. The present edition, which is in itself scarce, was corrected and expanded by P.T. Le Clere, and is notable for the fine copper-engraved plates.

Signature of Gilardi Virgilio.

Condition:
Covers scuffed and worn; some foxing and soiling to contents, staining and a few wormholes to final two leaves, title page backed with paper, leaves placed on stubs when rebacked; very good overall. Item #51-2775

Price: $475.00

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