568 (MANUSCRIT - BEAUX-ARTS) - Life and works of Etienne La Belle. (late 18th - early 19th century), in-8, glazed half calf, smooth spine (19th century binding). Manuscript of 178 pp (paginated in pencil) written in very legible black ink, recto-verso. Very legible manuscript on the life and work of the Florentine draftsman and engraver Stefano Della Bella, known as Etienne La Belle. The work consists of 2 distinct parts: - The life of Etienne Labelle. 40 pp. - Catalog of Labelle's works, in 2 parts, arranged by theme: Premier Cahier. pages 41 - 145: portrait of La Belle, devotional subjects, historical subjects, theater and public celebration subjects, war subjects... Second Cahier. pages 147- 177: various ornaments, landscapes and views, seascapes, animals and fantasy subjects, facetious inventions... A chronologically ordered catalog of Etienne de La Belle's work by Charles-Antoine Jombert was published in 1772. Binding rubbed. Missing top cover. Some foxing.