Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Hayter, Charles, 1761-1835
Title:
An introduction to perspective, adapted to the capacities of youth, in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues, between the author's children : accompanied with illustrative plates, appropriate diagrams, and a sufficiency of practical geometry : to which is added, A compendium of genuine instruction in the art of drawing and painting : the whole comprising a body of information, adapted equally to the simplicity of youth, and to mental maturity ... / by Mr. Hayter ...
Published / Created:
London : Printed for the Author ... and sold by Black, Parry, and Co. ... Josiah Taylor ... Edward Orme ... and C.J. Barrington ..., 1813.
Physical Description:
viii, 168 p., [1], XIV leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. ; 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Engravings by Turnbull; after Charles Hayter.
Subject Terms:
Perspective -- Technique. | Drawing -- Technique. | Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Painting -- Technique. | Painting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1813.
Form/Genre:
Handbooks and manuals. | Drawing books.
Contributors:
Turnbull, engraver. | Hayter, Charles, 1761–1835, ill. | Hayter, Charles, 1761–1835. Compendium of genuine instruction in the art of drawing and painting.