An introduction to the general art of drawing, wherein is set forth the grounds and properties, which of this infallible and judicious art are necessary to be known and understood ... with an illustration of 25 copper prints ... Likewise, An excellent treatise of the art of limning in which the true grounds and the perfect use of water-colours ... are ... taught. Formerly set out by ... Gerhard of Brugge. And now much augmented and amended, with some observations, touching ... the colouring and painting with water-colours. Truly tr. into English by J. L.
Published / Created:
London, Printed for Rob. Pricke, and are to be sold at his shop adjoining to Cripple-Gate within ..., 1674.
Physical Description:
2 pts. plates. 24 cm. (4 to)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Translation of: Inleyding tot de praktijk der algemeene schilder-konst.
Exhibition History:
The Line of Beauty : British Drawings and Watercolors of the Eighteenth Century (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-05-19 - 2001-08-05)
Subject Terms:
Worsley, Thomas -- Autograph, 1726. | Slater, William -- Autograph. | Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713–1792 -- Bookplate. | Pricke, Robert -- Publisher. | Drawing -- Technique. | Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Watercolor painting -- Technique. | Watercolor painting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Form/Genre:
Drawing books. | Handbooks and manuals. | Engravings -- 1674.