Observations, Relative Chiefly to Picturesque Beauty, Made in the Year 1772, on Several Parts of England: Volume 2 Particularly the Mountains, and Lakes of Cumberland, and Westmoreland |
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| Author:
| Gilpin, William |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Art and Architecture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06675-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $41.99 |
Book Description:
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Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin (1724-1804) published a series of works recording his observations on the picturesque across British landscapes. This two-volume work, which appeared in 1786, describes his travels in 1772, principally in the Lake District, an inspirational place for poets and artists.
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin (1724-1804) published a series of works recording his observations on the picturesque across British landscapes. This two-volume work, which appeared in 1786, describes his travels in 1772, principally in the Lake District, an inspirational place for poets and artists.