This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Richard Bentley in 1871 in 629 pages; Subjects: Art / General; Art / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions; Art / Criticism; Art / History / General; Art / Reference; Art / Study & Teaching; Philosophy / Aesthetics;