The art of drawing, [electronic resource] : in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon Geometrical Principles; and a Mechanical Method of Perspective and Designing invented, for the Benefit of such as are Strangers to Mathematics. Illustrated with variety of copper-plate figures. To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and Drawing in Crayons; with Directions for making them after the French and Italian manner: also the art of etching, and that of Japanning upon Wood, or any Metal, so as to imitate China; with Instructions for making Black or Gilt Japan ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent Varnishes; and, To which is added, A Method of casting Amber in any Form whatever.
1769
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The art of drawing, [electronic resource] : in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon Geometrical Principles; and a Mechanical Method of Perspective and Designing invented, for the Benefit of such as are Strangers to Mathematics. Illustrated with variety of copper-plate figures. To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and Drawing in Crayons; with Directions for making them after the French and Italian manner: also the art of etching, and that of Japanning upon Wood, or any Metal, so as to imitate China; with Instructions for making Black or Gilt Japan ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent Varnishes; and, To which is added, A Method of casting Amber in any Form whatever.
Edition
The third edition.
Publication Details
London : printed for G. Keith, at the Bible and Crown, in Grace-Church-Street; and J. Robinson, at the Globe and Bible, at Dock-head, 1769.
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
Description
iv,92p.,fold.plate ; 12⁰.
Note
Price from imprint: Price One Shilling. Where may be had, Just Published, The Art of Drawing and Painting in Water Colours. Price One Shilling.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T55593.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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