A New Book of Ornaments, Very Necessary for the Instruction of Those Unacquainted With the Useful Part of Drawing
before 1753
Medium
Illustrations: etching
Dimensions
12 5/16 x 8 1/16 x 3/8 in. (31.3 x 20.5 x 1 cm)
Classification
Books|Ornament & Architecture|Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
Accession Number
34.90.12
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, where we showcase *A New Book of Ornaments, Very Necessary for the Instruction of Those Unacquainted With the Useful Part of Drawing* by Henry Copland and Robert Sayer, created before 1753. This compact volume, measuring just 12 5/16 x 8 1/16 x 3/8 inches, is a delightful example of 18th-century instructional printmaking, blending education with artistic elegance. Etched illustrations fill its pages, featuring intricate ornamental designs—think blooming flowers and graceful motifs—perfect for aspiring artists, decorat...