Richardson spent three years from 1760 to 1763 travelling in dalmatia and istria, in the south of france and in italy. Design for a dressingroom ceiling from a book of ceilings. Containing plans and elevations, sections of the principal apartments, ceilings, chimneypieces, capitals of columns, ornaments for friezes, and other interior decorations, in the antique style. Book of ceilings hardcover 1 oct 1968 by george richardson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His main output, however, was in the form of books. Title in english and french, engraved dedication to lord scarsdale, 2pp. So successful were richardsons books of neoclassical designs that he never took up a career as an architect himself. Richardson published several books, including a book of ceilings composed in the stile of the antique grotesque 1774, 1776, 1793, a new collection of chimney pieces 1781, a treatise on the five orders of architecture 17603, new designs in architecture 1792, original designs for country seats or villas 1795, and the very important. A series of original designs for country seats or villas. The most important architectural book to rival the works was produced by george richardson, who had worked for the adam brothers for 18 years. Book illustration, plates and prints rare books collections. A book of ceilings composed in the style of the antique. Museum quality art prints with a selection of frame and size options, and canvases. A book of ceilings, composed in the style of the antique grotesque designed and etched by george richardson, architect fleuron t09083411.
Scottish designers, gardeners and architects produced some fine illustrated books, such as robert adams ruins of the palace of the emperor diocletian at spalatro london, 1764, shelfmark. A book of ceilings, composed in the style of the antique. Antique grotesque ceilings stock image c0190579 science. George richardson, design for a dressing room ceiling. Composed, designed, and etched, by george richardson, f. Ceilings, composed in the style of the antique grotesque. George richardson, english 18thcentury architect and designer. His agents distributed his books not only in london, edinburgh and dublin but even as far away as vienna. I have a beautiful 1764 book of ceilings by george.
He published in 1776 a book of ceilings in the style of the antique. George richardson after, 1 of 5 plates from a collection of ceilings decorated in the style of the antique grotesque, london, 1793 museum number e. George richardsons book of ceilings is referred to as finely illustrated book written by a scottish designer, gardener and architect. Richardson was an especially successful designer of ceilings and chimney pieces. Iconology, or, a collection of emblematical figures. Design for a diningroom ceiling from a book of ceilings. This is a printondemand book and the quality is ok. Design for a dressingroom ceiling from a book of ceilings composed in the style of the antique grotesque, london 1776 plate xiii by george richardson 173718.
George richardson a series of original designs for country seats or villas. Richardson george a book of ceilings, composed in the. I was pointed to a book of ceilings, composed in the style of the antique grotesque. Design for a hall ceiling from a book of ceilings composed in the style of the antique grotesque, london 1776 plate xxxiii view details. Design for a hall ceiling from a book of ceilings composed. From 1760 to 1763 he was travelling in the south of france, italy, istria, and dalmatia, and studying the remains of ancient architecture and painting. A book of ceilings london 1776 hardcover facsimile, 1968 by george richardson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy book of ceilings new impression by richardson, george isbn. George richardson s book of ceilings is referred to as finely illustrated book written by a scottish designer, gardener and architect. The volume included 48 plates, one of which was comprised of two pages. The work was published serially, in eight parts of six plates each, the first part appearing in march 1774 with a title leaf reading a book of ceilings, in the stile of the antique grotesque. Design for a dressingroom ceiling from a book of ceilings composed in the style of the antique grotesque, london 1776 plate xiii.
A handcolored engraving, on laid paper, believed to be from a book of ceilings composed in the style of the antique grotesque, engraved by george richardson 173618. My journey up kilimanjaro at 300 pounds is the raw story of karas ascent from the depths of selfdoubt to the top of the world. Her inspiring trek speaks to every woman who has struggled with her selfimage or felt that food was controlling her life. Isbn 9780576155090 9780576155090 hardcover, gregg publishing, 1968. The book has ample of examples, is very well written, and is easy to follow. Family units are arranged alphabetically by the first name of the father or singleparent mother.
Brief remarks on some of the charges recently made against the early writers of. The dates of birth and death of this distinguished contemporary and rival of the brothers adam are not ascertained, but he is conjectured to have been born about 1736 and to have died in 1817. Richardson george a book of ceilings, composed in the styl. Robert and james adam rare book collections national. Designed and engraved, in aquatinta, by george richardson, architect.
A modern ceiling in an ancient style cooper hewitt, smithsonian. One of his few remaining architectural works is st mary magdalenes church at stapleford, leicestershire, built in 1783 for the earl of harborough. Decorating the georgian interior irish architectural archive. His book of ceilings was a magnificent work in its own right, and richardson was quick to thank messrs. A book of ceilings, composed in the style of the antique grotesque. Fortyeight plates including doublespread final plate. A book of ceilings, composed in the style of the antique grotesque designed and etched by george richardson, architect fleuron t09083423.
Design for a diningroom ceiling from a book of ceilings composed in the style of the antique grotesque, london 1776 plate xxix by george richardson 173718. Ones imagination is the only limiting factor in applying the techniques of dynamo. This design is based largely on plate xx of richardsons a book of ceilings see. Design for a hall ceiling from a book of ceilings composed in the style of the antique grotesque, london 1776 plate xxxiii by george richardson 173718.
Binding a bit soiled, with old stains at corners, internally very good. Your search results search the collections victoria. Objects featured here include those from recent publications, famous and less well known objects, and those which cannot be. A book of ceilings london 1776 richardson, george on. A book of ceilings composed in the style of the antique grotesque. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. George richardson 18th century architectural engraving ebth. Designed and etched by george richardson by a visit to basildon park outside of reading, england. Engraved dedication and 48 handcoloured engraved plates, including one doublepage. This autographed design by george richardson 17378c. A book of ceilings, in the stile of the antique grotesque.
Hello there puchianu70 welcome to artifact collectors website. Find all books by george richardson and compare prices. Richardson george a book of ceilings, composed in the style of the antique grotesque, first edition, title and text in english and french, engraved dedication, list of subscribers, 48 engraved plates, one doublepage, most with small areas or details picked out in watercolour or coloured pencil, the latter very faint, a few with richardson s name and dimensions supplied in ink within plate. Buy online, view images and see past prices for richardson george a book of ceilings, composed in the style of the antique grotesque, first edition, 48 engraved plates, for the author, 1776 invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Displaying all 25 entries for query george richardson nominations of alicia munnell, michael levy, jeffrey shafer, margaret milner richardson, and george weise.