The Emporium of arts & sciences . Fig. ofArts <&Jcuuzccs Vol.]. Jl £ for the Use of Engravers. 65 y hurtful attitude in which the engraver is placedile he is at work; for, in engraving a plate, even of aIdling size, if the plate be placed horizontally upon aihion, as is usual, it is impossible to perform the workhout a very injurious curvature of the body; which,being repeated as often as is necessary in the coursethe operation, lays the foundation of those complaintsich so often prove fatal to artists. It is however cer-1 that, besides this cause, many others may have con-f
The Emporium of arts & sciences . Fig. ofArts <&Jcuuzccs Vol.]. Jl £ for the Use of Engravers. 65 y hurtful attitude in which the engraver is placedile he is at work; for, in engraving a plate, even of aIdling size, if the plate be placed horizontally upon aihion, as is usual, it is impossible to perform the workhout a very injurious curvature of the body; which,being repeated as often as is necessary in the coursethe operation, lays the foundation of those complaintsich so often prove fatal to artists. It is however cer-1 that, besides this cause, many others may have con-futed to those disorders which have deprived us of ma-excellent engravers, but the most evident cause is inart itself. Wherefore, instead of being surprised atir unhappy fate, I cannot help considering those whoe lived to an advanced age as wonderful instances ; ay strong constitution, (which, however, is seldom theof those who have great talents) taking exercise, lessiduity in their labour, and a power of performing theiri*k without
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