The art of painting in miniature, on ivory, in the manner at present practised by the most eminent artists in that profession; comprized under the following heads [electronic resource] : Viz. The proper colours for painting in miniature, the nature and properties of each, and manner of preparing them. The mode of choosing camol hair pencils. Instructions relative to the choice of ivory, bleaching and polishing it preparatory to beginning a picture. Method of managing the colours at the different sittings in taking a picture from life, or in copying from another picture. An original work never before published by John Payne. To which is annexed, the art of burnished gilding on glass, in a variety of branches, a matter known by very few, and at present in high estimation.
1797
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The art of painting in miniature, on ivory, in the manner at present practised by the most eminent artists in that profession; comprized under the following heads [electronic resource] : Viz. The proper colours for painting in miniature, the nature and properties of each, and manner of preparing them. The mode of choosing camol hair pencils. Instructions relative to the choice of ivory, bleaching and polishing it preparatory to beginning a picture. Method of managing the colours at the different sittings in taking a picture from life, or in copying from another picture. An original work never before published by John Payne. To which is annexed, the art of burnished gilding on glass, in a variety of branches, a matter known by very few, and at present in high estimation.
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Payne, John, 18th cent.
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Cover title: Art of painting in miniature, and gilding on glass
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London : Printed and published by Robert Laurie and James Whittle, map, chart, and Print-Sellers, No. 53, Fleet-Street, (successors to the Late Mr. Robert Sayer.), 1797.
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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[4] 54 [2]p.; 8⁰.
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Contents and erratum printed on back of title page.
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At foot of titlepage: Price one shilling.
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English Short Title Catalog, T301347.
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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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