Remarks on Forest Scenery, and Other Woodland Views: Illustrated by the Scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire: Volume 2 - Brossura

Gilpin, William

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1108084869 ISBN 13: 9781108084864

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2016

Riassunto

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.

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This two-volume work on the picturesque qualities of forest landscapes, inspired by William Gilpin's walks and rides around his Hampshire home, was published in 1791. Volume 2 describes the New Forest: specific picturesque locations, its ancient government and customs, and its famous wild deer and ponies.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1108084869
• ISBN 13: 9781108084864
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 368