The Compleat Gardeners Practice, Directing the Exact Way of Gardening in three Parts

Author Stephen Blake British

Dedicatee Dedicated to The Right Worshipful William Ouglander British

Publisher Thomas Pierrepont British

1664

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

Provenance

Title: The Compleat Gardeners Practice, Directing the Exact Way of Gardening in three Parts
Author: Stephen Blake (British, active 1664)
Dedicatee: Dedicated to The Right Worshipful William Ouglander (British, active 17th century)
Publisher: Thomas Pierrepont (London)
Date: 1664
Medium: Illustrations: engraving, woodcut
Dimensions: 7 9/16 x 5 7/8 x 13/16 in. (19.2 x 15 x 2.1 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Marie L. Russell, 1946
Object Number: 46.117.10
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

More Artwork

In the same medium

From the same time and place

Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat, Richard Holden British, Steel, gold, leather, textile, British, London; buff coat, European — Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat
Armorer Armor attributed to Richard Holden
Armorer Helmet cheek pieces and metal plates on shoulder straps made by Daniel Tachaux
ca. 1683 and later; buff coat, 17th–18th century

Le due regole della prospettiva practica di M. Iacomo Barozzi da Vignola, Jacopo [Giacomo] Barozzi da Vignola Italian, Printed book with woodcut, etched, and engraved illustrations — Le due regole della prospettiva practica di M. Iacomo Barozzi da Vignola
Multiple artists/makers
1611

Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard, James Morisset British, Silver, enamel, steel, paste brilliants, wood, fish skin, British, London — Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard
Goldsmith James Morisset
hallmarked for 1797–98

Historiae Venetae. Libri XII, Cardinal Pietro Bembo Italian, Printed book with woodcut illustration on title page and engraved portrait. — Historiae Venetae. Libri XII
Author Cardinal Pietro Bembo
Engraver Portrait engraved by Giulio Bonasone
Publisher Aldus Fils
1551

Remarks on forest scenery, and other woodland views, (relative chiefly to picturesque beauty) : Illustrated by the scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire, William Gilpin British — Remarks on forest scenery, and other woodland views, (relative chiefly to picturesque beauty) : Illustrated by the scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire
Author William Gilpin
Publisher R. Blamire
1791

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please contact us using the form below. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.

Send feedback

Content Notice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world, and our online collection reflects ongoing work conducted over the course of our more than 150-year history. You may encounter objects or images that may be inappropriate for some viewers or information that may be outdated.