Author:  Vivian, George, 1798-1873
Publisher: P. & D. Colnaghi & Cº
City: Londres
Year 1838
Document type:  Album
Subject: Scenography
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: Album of lithographic prints of the original drawings that the English artist George Vivian (1798-1873) made in 1833 and in 1837. According to the preface of the publication, the first stay represents a calm period, while the second shows the state of neglect and ruin of much of the architectural heritage of the peninsula. The views correspond to landscape areas of Vizcaya, Galicia, Castilla la Mancha, Catalonia, Valencia and Andalusia. The lithographers who participated in this rich publication were: L. Haghe, T. Boys and P. Gauci.
Id: 627

Author:  Ponz, Antonio, 1725-1792
Publisher: D. Joachin Ibarra
City: Madrid
Year 1772 - 1794
Document type:  Guides and Travel guides
Subject: Art (general)
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: Travel guide to Spain written by Antonio Ponz, Secretary of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, published in 18 volumes by Joaquín Ibarra Printing between 1772 and 1794 in Madrid. Written in the form of letters by an expert on Spanish art, the guide describes architectural monuments, paintings, sculptures and remains of the antiquity.
Id: 626

Author:  Piferrer, Pau, 1818-1848
Publisher: Imp. de Joaquín Verdaguer
City: Barcelona
Year 1839 - 1865
Document type:  Essays and studies
Subject: Art (general)
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: Recuerdos y Bellezas de España (1839-1865) is considered one of the most emblematic artistic publications in the 19th century. Originally published in Barcelona by the printing house of Joaquin Verdaguer. Then it was printed in different cities. The first two volumes are written by Pablo Piferrer, while the others by José María Quadrado, Pedro de Madrazo and Francisco Pi y Margall. The precious lithographic prints that decorate the publication were made according to the original drawings of Francisco Javier Parcerisa (1803-1876) who also draw them on the stone. The represented subjects are landscapes, architecture and the most outstanding art treasures of different regions of Spain for each of the volumes of the publication. The titles: Vol. 1. Principado de Cataluña (2 v.); Vol. 2. Mallorca ; Vol. 3. Aragón / by José María Quadrado; Vol. 4. Castilla la Nueva / J. M. Quadrado (2 v.) ; Vol. 5. Reino de Granada : comprende las provincias de Jaén, Granada, Málaga y Almería / F. Pi y Margall ; Vol. 6. Córdoba / P. de Madrazo ; Vol. 7. Asturias y León / J. M. Quadrado ; Vol. 8. Sevilla y Cádiz / P. de Madrazo ; Vol. 9. Valladolid, Palencia y Zamora / José M. Quadrado ; Vol. 10. Salamanca, Ávila y Segovia / J. M. Quadrado.
Id: 618

Author:  Carderera, Valentín, 1796-1880
Publisher: Real Academia de la Historia
City: Madrid
Year 1841
Document type:  Conferences
Subject: Portraits
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: Academic speech about European portrait painting and their engraved collections.
Id: 494

Author:  Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681
Publisher: Imprenta de Miguel Escribano
City: Madrid
Year 1781
Document type:  Legal Documentation
Subject: Painting
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: Argument in favor of the liberal arts of painting. Published by Francisco Mariano de Nifo in Cajón de sastre literario, volume IV, p. 25-43 (original: Madrid, 1677).
Id: 490

Author:  Butrón, Juan de, s. XVII
Publisher: Luis Sanchez
City: Madrid
Year 1626
Document type:  Treatises
Subject: Painting
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: Speculative and historical arguments about the liberal and non mechanical nature of the art of painting.
Id: 484

Author:  Bosarte, Isidoro, 1747-1807
Publisher: Imprenta de Antonio de Sancha
City: Madrid
Year 1786
Document type:  Conferences
Subject: Archaeology
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: Study on the Roman antiquities that could be seen in Barcelona at the end of the 18th century.
Id: 482

Author:  Arteaga, Esteban de, 1747-1799
Publisher: Imprenta de Antonio de Sancha
City: Madrid
Year 1789
Document type:  Treatises
Subject: Art theory
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: Work on aesthetics, which analyzes beauty in nature, poetry, painting, sculpture, music and drama.
Id: 477

Author:  Arfe y Villafañe, Juan de, 1535-1602
Publisher: Antonio Francisco de Zafra
City: Madrid
Year 1678
Document type:  Treatises
Subject: Goldsmithing
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: 3rd edition. Work by a well-known sculptor and silversmith dealing with the measurement of precious stones and metals used in jewelry and silverware.
Id: 467

Author:  Arfe y Villafañe, Juan de, 1535-1602
Publisher: Imprenta de Miguel Escrivano
City: Madrid
Year 1736
Document type:  Treatises
Subject: Art (general)
Library: Biblioteca Nacional de España
Abstract: 4th edition. Work by a well-known sculptor and silversmith, which provides mathematical foundations for architecture, sculpture and anatomy. This edition includes additions by Pedro Enguera.
Id: 463