Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Experienced artist
Title:
The painter's primer : in familiar rhyme, without notes : containing the most approved methods for beginners in the art progressively laid down, and peculiarly adapted for the purpose of a Vade-Mecum to practitioners in every branch of painting / by an Experienced Artist.
Published / Created:
Oxford : Printed by N. Bliss for Messrs. Macgavine, London, 1810.
Physical Description:
[2], 43 p., 1 leaf of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
ND1473 A65
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Plate engraved by I. [i.e. John] Girtin; after the author.

In original boards.

MUDD WC 8873: Poor condition.
Subject Terms:
Bliss, N. -- Printer. | Macgavins, Messrs. -- Publisher. | Painting -- Technique. | Painting -- Poetry. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1810.
Contributors:
Girtin, John, b. 1773, ill.