The principles of practical perspective, or, Scenographic projection : containing universal rules for delineating designs on various surfaces and taking views from nature by the most simple and expeditious methods, to which are added, rules for shadowing, and the elements of painting, the whole treated in a manner calculated to render the science of perspective and the art of drawing easy of attainment to every capacity : illustrated with fifty-one plates / by Richard Brown ; architect and professor of perspective.
Alternate Title(s):
Principles of practical perspective
Published / Created:
London : Printed for Samuel Leigh, in the Strand: sold also by R. Ackermann, Repository of the Arts, 101, Strand; J. Harding, St. James's Street; and J. Taylor, Architectural Library, High Holborn, 1815.
Physical Description:
xviii, 96 p., 51 leaves of plates : ill. ; 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Illustrations by T.L Busby; after Richard Brown.
Subject Terms:
Perspective -- Technique. | Painting -- Study and teaching. | Leigh, Samuel -- Publisher. | Ackermann, R. -- Publisher. | Harding, J. -- Publisher. | Taylor, J. -- Publisher. | Harrison, L. -- Printer. | Leigh, J.C. -- Printer. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1815.
Form/Genre:
Aquatints -- 1873.
Contributors:
Brown, Richard, architect, ill. | Busby, Thomas Lord, engraver.