An essay on a new theory of colours, and on composition in general; illustrated by coloured blots shewing the application of the theory to composition of flowers, landscapes, figures, &c. In three parts, by M. Gartside, part I.

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Gartside, Mary, An essay on a new theory of colours,, 1808

Creator:: Gartside, Mary
Title(s):: An essay on a new theory of colours, and on composition in general; illustrated by coloured blots shewing the application of the theory to composition of flowers, landscapes, figures, &c. In three parts, by M. Gartside, part I.
Edition:: The 2d ed. ...
Published/Created:: London, Printed by J. Barfield, for T. Gardiner, W. Miller, and I. and A. Arch, 1808.
Physical Description:: 62 p. 9 col. plates. 28 cm.
Holdings:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
ND2300 G3 1808+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Copyright Status:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Full Orbis Record:: http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/578694
Classification:: Books
Notes:: No more published?
First published, 1805, under title: An essay on light and shade.
Pages [11]-43 are sheets from the 1805 edition.
The last 8 "plates" are actually watercolors.
Subject Terms:: Arch (I. and A.) -- Publisher.
Barfield, J. -- Printer.
Botanical illustration.
Color.
Composition (Art)
Engraving -- Specimens -- 1808.
Flowers in art.
Gardiner, T. -- Publisher.
Miller, W. -- Publisher.
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