Index of "A New Book of Chinese Designs"
Artist and publisher Matthias Darly British
Artist and publisher George Edwards British
Calligrapher Joseph Champion British
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Index of 'A New Book of Chinese Designs', consisting of a title page, index, and 120 plates, etched and published in 1754 by the British caricaturist, printseller and ornamental engraver Matthew Darly, in collaboration with George Edwards. The book consists of a variety of ornamental and costume designs of Chinese inspiration, some of them copies of the original works (including the title). This plate has the title 'INDEX' on the top margin, and three columns listing the plates in the book, organized by category: Buildings, appendage to buildings, landscapes, ornament animals, furniture, figures, and flowers.
