Richardson, Jonathan; Egerton, Thomas [Bearb.]; Egerton, John [Bearb.]; Debrett, John [Bearb.]; Faulder, Robert [Bearb.]; Miller, W. [Bearb.]; Cuthell, J. [Bearb.]; Barker, James [Bearb.]; Jeffery, Edward [Bearb.]: The Works Of Jonathan Richardson: Containing I. The Theory Of Painting. II. Essay On The Art Of Criticism, (So far as it relates to Painting). III. The Science Of A Connoisseur : The Whole intended as a Supplement to the Anecdotes of Painters and Engravers ([London]: Sold by T. and J. Egerton; J. Debrett; R. Faulder, and W. Miller; J. Cuthell; J. Barker; and E. Jeffrey, 1792)

TO

Sir JOSHUA REYNOLDS,

President of the Royal Academy, and Fellow of the Royal Society.

S IR,
. A New and improved Edition of the Works
of JONATHAN RICHARDSON cannot be inscribed with
so much Propriety to any Body as to you.
The Author has in his Theory os Painting dis-
coursed with great Judgment on the Excellencies of this
divine Art, and recommended the Study of it with a
Warmth approaching to Enthusiasm. His Ideas are noble,
and his Observations learned. I am emboldened to say this
from a Conversation which I had the Honour to have with
you on this subje£t.I

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