Chapman, J. G. (John Gadsby), 1808-1889, The American drawing-book , 1847
- Title(s):
- The American drawing-book : a manual for the amateur, and basis of study for the professional artist : especially adapted to the use of public and private schools, as well as home instruction / by J.G. Chapman.
- Additional Title(s):
- Chapman's American drawing-book
- Published/Created:
- New York : J.S. Redfield, 1847.
- Physical Description:
- 168 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsNC660 .C43 1847+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/12626303
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Introduction and chapters 1-4 later published in London, under title: The elements of art.
"Stereotyped by Redfield & Savage, 13 Chambers Street, N.Y. C.A. Alvord, printer, cor. of John and Dutch Sts."--Title page verso.
Cover title: Chapman's American drawing-book.
With numerous wood-engraved illustrations throughout.
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in publisher's (?) gilt- and blind-stamped brown cloth. Autographed, in graphite: Denslow. - Subject Terms:
- Denslow -- Autograph.Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.Drawing -- Study and teaching.Drawing -- Technique.Painting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.Painting -- Technique.
- Form/Genre:
- Drawing books.
Wood engravings -- 1847. - Export:
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