The young artist's assistant in the art of drawing in water colours : exemplified in a course of twenty-nine progressive lessons, on animals,miniature, fruit ... : calculated to afford those who are unaquainted with the art the means of acquiring a competent knowledge, without the aid of a master : being the only work of the kind in which the Principles of Effect are explained in a clear ... and familiar style / by Thomas Smith.
Alternate Title(s):
Smith's art of drawing
Published / Created:
London : Printed for Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper, [ca. 1829].
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsN730 S65 1829 copy 1Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionRare Books and ManuscriptsN730 S65 1829 copy 2Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Abbey, J.R. Life in England in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 183BAC: British Art Center has two copies. Copy 1 is the Abbey copy. Copy 2 is autographed by William Spencer Burberry.Dated from printers' advertisements bound in at the end of the volume.Printed by Marchant Printer, Ingram Court.Earlier editions issued under title 'Art of drawing in its various branches.'Half t.p.: Smith's art of drawing, etc. etc.Some plates by and after Newton Fielding.Color samples in text.
Subject Terms:
Drawing -- Technique -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Watercolor painting -- Technique -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper -- Publisher | Marchant -- Printer | Burberry, William Spencer -- Autograph. (copy 2)