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1808 1st Edition - Cattle In Groups For the Embellishment of Landscape Drawn from Nature and Etched
Cattle In Groups For the Embellishment of Landscape Drawn from Nature and Etched By Robert Hills. Published in London by Robert Hills 1808. 1st Edition. Extremely rare folio of etchings. Half leather hardback with decorative boards. This book has been given a new cover with new inside sheets. Internally all plates are present. Some foxing as expected for a book of its age. The book "Cattle In Groups For the Embellishment of Landscape Drawn from Nature and Etched By Robert Hills" is a collection of etchings by Robert Hills, a renowned artist and engraver. Published in 1808, it features detailed illustrations of cattle and other animals, designed to enhance landscape compositions. The etchings were created from nature, showcasing Hills dedication to realism and his skill in capturing the essence of animals in their natural settings. Large Folio Size Book.
Condition: As Described "See Pictures"
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