An inquiry Into the Real and Imaginary obstructions to the acquisition of the arts in england.
London.
Printed for T. Becket, 1775.
First edition.
8vo.
vii, [5], 277pp, [1]. Contemporary gilt-ruled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Heavily rubbed, marked, upper board held by cords only, lower joint starting, spine sunned. Book-label of Westdean Library to FEP, scattered spotting.
The sole edition of the only published work of Irish History painter and printmaker James Barry (1741-1806); an impassioned reply to Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768), dismantling his theory that the artistic genius of the English was limited by their climate.
ESTC T92644.
£ 325.00
Antiquates Ref: 22614
