An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting : in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues between the author's children : illustrated by appropriate plates and diagrams, and a sufficiency of practical geometry, and a compendium of genuine instruction, comprising a progressive and complete body of information, carefully adapted for the instruction of females, and suited equally to the simplicity of youth and mental maturity / by Mr. Hayter, portrait painter, in miniature and crayons, and teacher of the principal elements of the art.
Edition:
The second edition,considerably enlarged and improved.
Published / Created:
London : Published by Black, Parry and Co., Leadenhall Street; sold also by Egerton, Whitehall; Lindsell, corner of Wigmore and Wimpole Streets, Cavendish Square; and by the author, 60, Wells Street, Oxford Street, 1815.
Physical Description:
xi, [5], 197, [3] p., [xvii] leaves of plates (5 folded) : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
MUDD WB 13950: Poor condition.
Subject Terms:
Perspective. | Drawing -- Technique. | Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Painting -- Technique. | Painting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Black, Parry and Co. -- Publisher. | Innes, J. -- Printer. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1815.
Form/Genre:
Handbooks and manuals.
Contributors:
Turnbull, engraver. | Hayter, Charles, 1761–1835, ill.