The amateur's assistant, or, A series of instructions in sketching from nature : the application of perspective, tinting of sketches, drawing in water-colours, transparent painting &c. &c. : to accompany the subjects which form The portable diorama / by John Clark.
Alternate Title(s):
Amateur's assistant.
Published / Created:
London : Samuel Leigh, 1826.
Physical Description:
vi, 66 p., [10] leaves of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNC795 .C58 1826+ Copy 1 OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionRare Books and ManuscriptsNC795 .C58 1826+ Copy 2 OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Printed by L. Harrison, 373, Strand.The 'Portable Diorama' mentioned on the title page was a contrivance invented by Daguerre and Boulton for producing, by optical illusion, the effects of nature when looking at architectural or landscape drawings. Cf. Prideaux.Prideaux p. 189Abbey, J.R. Life in England in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 111BAC: British Art Center has two copies, both in original boards, with publisher's engraved title label on front cover. Copy 1 has publisher's advertisements, [2] p. at end. Copy 2 is the Abbey copy. Has publisher's advertisements, [4] p. at end; the final page includes an advertisement for the Portable diorama.
Subject Terms:
Drawing -- Study and teaching. | Drawing -- 19th century. | Diorama. | Leigh, Samuel -- Publisher. | Harrison, L. -- Printer.