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The four books of Andrea Palladio's Architecture

Book
1738 (published)
Artist/Maker
Palladio, Andrea (author)
Ware, Isaac (publisher)
Place of origin
London (published)

Bound volume, [116] pages, [205] leaves of plates including plans, engraved architectural title-page and special title-pages for Books 2-4 ([2] p. following p. 36, 56 and 78); engraved headpiece and tailpiece by P. Fourdrinier and Isaac Ware after William Kent.
Dedication by the translator to the Earl of Burlington, acknowledging his assistance, signed: Isaac Ware.
Includes index.
Re-bound, 1900, in green half morocco with green moire cloth over boards and marbled endpapers.

Object details

Categories
Books
National Art Library
British Galleries
Architecture
Object type
Book
TitleThe four books of Andrea Palladio's Architecture (published title)
Materials and techniques
Printed book on paper
Paper
Leather
Printing
Engraving
Brief description
Book, 'The four books of Andrea Palladio's Architecture' by Andrea Palladio, London: published by Isaac Ware, 1738
Physical description
Bound volume, [116] pages, [205] leaves of plates including plans, engraved architectural title-page and special title-pages for Books 2-4 ([2] p. following p. 36, 56 and 78); engraved headpiece and tailpiece by P. Fourdrinier and Isaac Ware after William Kent.
Dedication by the translator to the Earl of Burlington, acknowledging his assistance, signed: Isaac Ware.
Includes index.
Re-bound, 1900, in green half morocco with green moire cloth over boards and marbled endpapers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 41cm
Gallery label
(16/03/2018)
ANDREA PALLADIO'S FOUR BOOKS OF ARCHITECTURE 1738

The famous Four Books of Architecture by the architect Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) were first published in Italy in 1570. They included his own as well as ancient Roman buildings. In the 18th century they became a vital source of design for Palladian architects. The English translation was sponsored by Lord Burlington.

Illustrated with engravings
Published in London by Isaac Ware (born in 1704, died in London, 1766)
Museum no 38041800160228
Object history
Accessioned on 01/12/1864. Library stamp: Science & Art Department, National Art Library.
Other number
62.B.19 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
National Art Library
Library number
38041800160228

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Record createdAugust 22, 2017
Record URL
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