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Drawing illustrating the theory of perspective

Drawing
19th Century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Cooke, Edward William (RA, FRS, FSA) (artist)
Place of origin
Britain (drawn)

Drawing illustrating the theory of perspective.


Object details

Category
Drawings
Object type
Drawing
TitleDrawing illustrating the theory of perspective (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pencil drawing on paper
Pencil
Paper
Drawing
Brief description
Pencil drawing illustrating the theory of perspective, Edward William Cooke (1811-1880), Britain, 19th century
Physical description
Drawing illustrating the theory of perspective.
Style
British School
Credit line
Given by Mr John Lecky
Subject depicted
Perspective Drawings
Bibliographic references
  • Lambert, Susan. Drawing: Technique & Purpose. London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1981. p.38.
  • Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.161-1928

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O757478/drawing-illustrating-the-theory-of-drawing-cooke-edward-william/
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