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The work that launched the picturesque movement and changed our
ways of looking at landscape forever. A witty, elegant, opinionated
pilgrimage of taste. Complete with 17 aquatints drawn by Gilpin as
examples of perfected landscape. Introduced by Richard Humphreys,
who was Curator of Programme Research at Tate Britain and lead
curator of their A Picture of Britain exhibition.
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724-1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque (many of
which are also reissued in this series). Moving in 1777 to become
vicar of Boldre, Hampshire, he was able to endow two schools there
with income from his successful writings. He defined 'picturesque'
as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of beauty, which is
agreeable in a picture'. This two-volume work on forest trees,
inspired by his New Forest home, was published in 1791. In his
dedicatory address to his patron, William Mitford, Gilpin observes
that his earlier experiences of the picturesque had been in
mountainous or hilly areas; but in his walks and rides in the
forest, he had become fascinated by the beauty of trees. Volume 1
discusses different forests and tree species, maintenance, felling
and pollarding, and the aesthetic effects of light and shade.
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724-1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque (many of
which are also reissued in this series). Moving in 1777 to become
vicar of Boldre, Hampshire, he was able to endow two schools there
with income from his successful writings. He defined 'picturesque'
as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of beauty, which is
agreeable in a picture'. This two-volume work on forest trees,
inspired by his New Forest home, was published in 1791. In his
dedicatory address to his patron, William Mitford, Gilpin observes
that his earlier experiences of the picturesque had been in
mountainous or hilly areas; but in his walks and rides in the
forest, he had become fascinated by the beauty of trees. Volume 2
describes the New Forest: specific picturesque locations, its
ancient government and customs, and its famous wild deer and
ponies.
A physician and nonconformist minister who was active in the north
of England, Richard Gilpin (1625 1700) was a popular preacher,
leading large congregations, yet he faced opposition from Quakers
and was ultimately unable to unite various dissenting factions.
Including details about his descendants, the present work sets his
story within the wider context of the Gilpin family history. First
published in 1879, it was written in 1791 by fellow clergyman
William Gilpin (1724 1804), an enlightened schoolmaster and writer
on aesthetics. As well as covering his ancestors, William appends
here his own life story, discussing his career as a teacher and his
literary calling. He touches on his journeys during summer
vacations when, with notebook and sketching materials, he would
explore picturesque features of the British landscape. His volumes
of Observations, based on these travels, are also reissued in the
Cambridge Library Collection."
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724-1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. His
approach as a teacher was enlightened: during his time as
headmaster of Cheam School, his aim was to prepare his pupils for
life. Moving in 1777 to become vicar of Boldre, Hampshire, where he
remained for the rest of his life, he was able to endow two schools
there with income from his successful writings. This knowledgeable
appraisal of the print as an art form, and of its foremost
practitioners, was first published anonymously in 1768 to positive
reviews. It defines picturesque as 'a term expressive of that
peculiar kind of beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. Gilpin
further developed and explored the concept in his volumes of
Observations on various parts of Britain, which are also reissued
in this series.
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724 1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. In his
Essay on Prints, published in 1768 and reissued in this series, he
defined picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of
beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. First published in 1798,
the present work is one of a series which records his reflections
on the picturesque across British landscapes. It traces the journey
he made, equipped with notebook and sketching materials, westwards
from Wiltshire through Somerset and Devon to Cornwall, returning
via Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. He describes his
impressions of famous landmarks such as Stonehenge, Glastonbury
Abbey, the River Tamar and Carisbrooke Castle, and includes several
evocative reproductions of his pen-and-wash drawings. The companion
volumes of Observations on other parts of Britain are also reissued
in the Cambridge Library Collection."
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724 1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. In his
Essay on Prints, published in 1768 and reissued in this series, he
defined picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of
beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. First published in 1804,
the present work is one of a series which records his reflections
on the picturesque across British landscapes. It traces the journey
he made in 1774, equipped with notebook and sketching materials,
along England's south coast from Portsmouth to Dover and Canterbury
via Brighton, Rye and Romney Marsh. He describes his impressions of
famous landmarks such as the South Downs, Petworth House, Dover
Castle and Canterbury Cathedral, and includes several reproductions
of his pen-and-wash drawings. The companion volumes of Observations
on other parts of Britain are also reissued in the Cambridge
Library Collection."
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724 1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. In his
Essay on Prints, published in 1768 and reissued in this series, he
defined picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of
beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. First published in 1789,
this two-volume work forms part of a series which records his
reflections on the picturesque across British landscapes. It traces
the journey he made in 1776, equipped with notebook and sketching
materials, exploring the landscape of the Scottish Highlands via
northern England, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Reproductions of his
pen-and-wash drawings are included. The companion volumes of
Gilpin's Observations on other parts of Britain are also reissued
in the Cambridge Library Collection. Volume 1 of the present work
takes in such notable sites as Holyrood Palace, Stirling Castle,
the Grampian Mountains and Glencoe."
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724 1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. In his
Essay on Prints, published in 1768 and reissued in this series, he
defined picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of
beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. First published in 1789,
this two-volume work forms part of a series which records his
reflections on the picturesque across British landscapes. It traces
the journey he made in 1776, equipped with notebook and sketching
materials, exploring the landscape of the Scottish Highlands via
northern England, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Reproductions of his
pen-and-wash drawings are included. The companion volumes of
Gilpin's Observations on other parts of Britain are also reissued
in the Cambridge Library Collection. Volume 2 of the present work
covers the journey from Loch Fyne to Keswick, taking in sites such
as Loch Lomond and Dumbarton Rock."
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724 1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. In his
Essay on Prints, published in 1768 and reissued in this series, he
defined picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of
beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. First published in 1809,
the present work is one of a series which records his reflections
on the picturesque across British landscapes. It traces two
journeys he made equipped with notebook and sketching materials:
the first in 1769 across East Anglia, and the second in 1773 from
Anglesey south-east to Shrewsbury. He describes his impression of
notable sites such as Cambridge, Houghton Hall and its art
collection, Beaumaris Castle and Snowdon, and includes
reproductions of his pen-and-wash drawings. The companion volumes
of Observations on other parts of Britain are also reissued in the
Cambridge Library Collection."
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724 1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. In his
Essay on Prints, published in 1768 and reissued in this series, he
defined picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of
beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. First published in 1786,
this two-volume work formed part of a successful series which
recorded his reflections on the picturesque across British
landscapes. It traces the journey he made in 1772, equipped with
notebook and sketching materials, in the Lake District. Continuing
to describe his route and its highlights, Volume 2 includes
discussion of parts of Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and
Northamptonshire as well as the Lakes. The volume also features
several reproductions of Gilpin's pen-and-wash drawings. Further
exploring the concept of the picturesque, his volumes of
Observations on other parts of Britain are also reissued in the
Cambridge Library Collection."
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724 1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. In his
Essay on Prints, published in 1768 and reissued in this series, he
defined picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of
beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. First published in 1786,
this two-volume work formed part of a successful series which
recorded his reflections on the picturesque across British
landscapes. It traces the journey he made in 1772, equipped with
notebook and sketching materials, in the Lake District. Describing
his route from southern England, noting highlights along the way,
Volume 1 includes discussion of Furness, Windermere and Keswick.
The volume also features several reproductions of Gilpin's
pen-and-wash drawings. Further exploring the concept of the
picturesque, his volumes of Observations on other parts of Britain
are also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection."
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin
(1724 1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. In his
Essay on Prints, published in 1768 and reissued in this series, he
defined picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of
beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. First published in 1782,
the present work was the first in a series which recorded his
reflections on the picturesque across British landscapes. It traces
the journey he made, equipped with notebook and sketching
materials, along the River Wye and into South Wales, visiting such
notable sites as Tintern Abbey. As well as describing his route and
its highlights, Gilpin includes several reproductions of his
pen-and-wash drawings. Further developing and exploring the concept
of the picturesque, his later volumes of Observations on various
parts of Britain are also reissued in the Cambridge Library
Collection."
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