Preissler, Johann Daniel. Die durch Theorie erfundene Practic, oder Gründlich-verfasste Reguln derer man sich als einer Anleitung zu berühmter Künstlere Zeichen-Wercke bestens bedienen kan [...]. Erster (-vierter) Theil.

€ 1.500,00

Later edition, first published in 1728-31 (the fourth part was contributed by the author's son Johann Justin). A finely engraved instruction book for drawing human figures of all ages, their basic construction, proportions, facial details, draped clothes, etc. Johann Daniel Preißler (1666-1737), a member of a Nuremberg artists' dynasty of Bohemian origin, published several such pattern books and is also known for his series of ornamental, Biblical and allegorical engravings. Parts 1 and 4 of this issue were printed in 1789, part 2 in 1783, part 3 in 1781.

Light browning and brownstaining throughout; occasional edge flaws (title and first leaf of part I remargined), but well preserved.