Day-light : a recent discovery in the art of painting : with hints on the philosophy of the fine arts, and on that of the human mind, as first dissected by Emanuel Kant / by Henry Richter.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for and published by R. Ackermann, 101, Strand. L. Harrison, Printer, 373, Strand, 1817.
Physical Description:
[2], ix, [1], 67, [1] p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:5402350
Classification:
Books
Notes:
A series of imaginary conversations with a group of master painters, including Rembrandt, at an exhibition of Dutch and Flemish old masters held at The British Institute in the early 19th century discussing the need for more day-light in painting.
Subject Terms:
Daylight in art. | Light in art. | Chiaroscuro. | Painting -- Study and teaching. | Painting -- Technique. | Ackermann, R. -- Publisher. | Harrison, L. -- Printer.
