Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.
Published / Created:
London, 1773 January 29.
Physical Description:
1 item (4 pages) ; 23 x 38 cm, folded to 23 x 19 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsND497.G2 A3 1773 BoxYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:3213973
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Title devised by cataloger.Hayes, J.T. Drawings of Thomas GainsboroughLetter to William Jackson of Exeter in which Gainsborough reveals his process for fixing "white chalk previous to tinging the drawing with watercolors", gives instructions for the construction of a frame which is to stretch the treated drawing, explains how certain colors should be used on the drawing, and describes the varnishing process and the trimming of the final drawing.
Subject Terms:
Jackson, William, 1730–1803. | Watercolors (paintings) | Picture frames and framing. | Varnish and varnishing.
