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The principles of drawing: or, an easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art. Being a compleat drawing book: containing A curious Collection of Examples in all the Variety of Cases; As the several Parts of the Human Body, whole Figures, Landskips, Cattle, Building, &c. curiously Engraved on Copper-Plates, after the Designs of Albert Durer, Abrah. Bloemart, Carlo Morac, Le Clerc, Hollar, and other Great Masters. To which is prefix'd, an introduction to drawing; Containing an Account of the Instruments and Materials used in Drawing, and the Method of managing them; also Instructions to form the Judgment of a young Beginner, and direct his Hand in Practice, with easy and proper Lessons for him at the first Entrance. Also, Easy and Proper Lessons for a Young Beginner, with Instructions to form his Judgment and direct his Practice. Translated from the French of Monsieur Gerard de Lairesse, and improved with abstracts from C. A. Du Fresnoy.
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711.Date: MDCCLII [1752]- Books
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The art of drawing in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon Geometrical Principles; and a Mechanical Method of Perspective and Designing invented, for the Benefit of such as are Strangers to Mathematics. Illustrated with Variety of Copper. Plate Figures. To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons; with Directions for making them after the French and Italian manner: Also the Art of Etching, and that of Japanning upon Wood, or any Metal, so as to imitate China; with Instructions for making Black or Gilt Japan-Ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent Varnishes; and, to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever.
Date: 1755- Books
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The Art of drawing in perspective: Wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon geometrical principles; and a mechanical method of perspective and designing invented, for the benefit of such as are strangers to mathematics. Illustrated with variety of copper-plate figures. To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons; with directions for making them after the French and Italian manner: also the art of etching, and that of Japanning upon wood, or any metal, so as to imitate China; with instructions for making black or gilt Japan ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent varnishes. And, to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever.
Date: 1791- Books
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The art of drawing, and painting in water-colours. Whereby a stranger to those arts may be immediately render'd capable of delineating any view or prospect with the utmost exactness; of Colouring any Print or Drawing in the most Beautiful Manner; and of taking off Medals instantly, by various Ways, never before made publick: Intermix'd with several curious Receipts for the Use of Painters, Statuaries, Founders, &c. With instructions for making transparent colours of every Sort; partly from some Curious Personages in Holland, France and Italy; but chiefly from a Manuscript of the Great Mr. Boyle; particularly a Receipt of that Gentleman's, for making a Blue Colour equal to Ultramarine.
Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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The drawing school for little masters and misses: containing the most easy and concise rules for learning to draw, without the assistance of a teacher. ... To which are added, the whole art of kite making; and the author's new discoveries in the preparation of water colours. By Master Michael Angelo.
Angelo, Michael, active 18th century.Date: 1777- Books
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The school of miniature, erected for the instruction of the ignorant, the improvement of proficients, and the general information of such as are pleased with pictures in small. Herein are contained the most expeditious and infallible Ways of Drawing without being taught; and all the Methods of Colouring, Stippling, &c. Illustrated by Numbers of Practical Processes upon each Head or Article; particularly useful to those who would Copy in Colours from a Print. To the Whole are annexed many valuable Receipts for preparing the Colours, which are peculiar to this Kind of Painting; communicated by the best Italian and other Masters. As also, the Preparation of an excellent Polished Gold and Shell Gold. Published from an old Mss.
Date: MDCCXXXIII. [1733]- Pictures
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A life class in Rome with a model posed as a crucified man with an écorché figure to the left. Drawing by A. Bianchini, 1902.
Bianchini, Arturo, active 1898-1905.Date: 1902Reference: 32713i- Books
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The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours. Wherein the principles of drawing are laid down, after a natural and easy manner, and youth directed in every thing that relates to this useful art, according to the practice of the best masters. To which are annexed, familiar directions, whereby a stranger in the art of drawing may be readily taught to delineate any view of prospect with the atmost exactness; of colouring any print or drawing in the most elegant manner; and of taking off medals, &c. instantly, after a variety of different ways, never before made public; intermixed with curious receipts for the use of painters, statuaries, founders, &c. with instructions for preparing, mixing, and managing all sorts of water-colours used in painting, so as to represent nature in the greatest perfection.
Date: M,DCC,LXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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The art of drawing in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon Geometrical Principles; and a Mechanical Method of Perspective and Designing invented, for the Benefit of such as are Strangers to Mathematies. Illustrated with Variety of Copper-Plate Figures. To which are annexed, the arts of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons; with Directions for making Crayons after the French and Italian Manner: Also the Art of Etching; and that of Japanning upon Wood, or any Metal, so as to imitate China; with Instructions for making Black or Gilt Japan Ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent Varnishes. And, to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever.
Date: 1797- Books
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The Art of drawing, and painting in water-colours. Wherein the principles of drawing are laid down, after a natural and easy manner; and youth directed in every thing that relates to this useful art, according to the practice of the best masters. To which are annexed, familiar directions, whereby a stranger in the art of drawing may be readily taught to delineate any view or prospect with the utmost exactness; of colouring any print or drawing in the most elegant manner; and of taking off medals, &c. instantly, after a variety of different ways never before made public; intermixed with curious receipts for the use of painters, statuaries, founders, &c. with instructions for preparing, mixing, and managing all sorts of water-colours used in painting, so as to represent nature in the greatest perfection.
Date: 1757- Books
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Arts companion, or a new assistant for the ingenious. In three parts. Part I. Containing, the art of drawing in perspective ... Part II. Containing the art of drawing and painting in water-colours; ... Part III. Containing the art of painting in miniature; ... the whole taken from some of the best Italians and other masters.
Date: 1749- Books
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Fables, and other short poems; collected from the most celebrated English authors. The whole curiously engrav'd, for the practice & amusement of young gentlemen & ladies, in the art of writing: by Jno. Bickham. MDCCXXXVII.
Bickham, John.Date: [1737]- Pictures
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Pastimes: listening to a precocious chiild, creating a sculpture, a life class for women, and an artist's reminiscences of plein-air painting in Italy. Coloured lithograph after H. Monnnier, 1839.
Monnier, Henry, 1799-1877.Date: [1839]Reference: 33131iPart of: Récréations- Books
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The art of drawing in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon geometrical principles; and a Mechanical Method of Perspective and Designing invented, for the Benefit of such as are Strangers to Mathematics. To which are annexed, the art of painting on glass, and Drawing in Crayons, with Directions for making them after the French and Italian manner: also the art of etching, and that of Japanning upon Wood, or any Metal, so as to imitate China; with Instructions for making Black or Gilt Japan ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent Varnishes. To which is added, A Method of casting Amber in any Form whatever. Corrected, And, besides other Improvements, illustrated with Copper-Plates.
Date: M,DCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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The art of drawing and painting in water-colours. Wherein the principles of drawing are laid down after a natural and easy manner; and Youth directed in every Thing that relates to this useful Art, according to the Practice of the best Masters. To which are annexed, familiar directions, whereby a Stranger in the Art of Drawing may be readily taught to delineate any View or Prospect with the utmost Exactness; of colouring any Print or Drawing in the most elegant Manner; and of taking off Medals, &c. instantly, after a Variety of different Ways never before made public; intermixed with curious Receipts for the Use of Painters, Statuaries, Founders, &c. With instructions for preparing, mixing, and managing all sorts of water-colours used in Painting, so as to represent Nature in the greatest Perfection.
Date: [1795?]- Books
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The art of drawing in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon geometrical principles; and a mechanical method of perspective and designing, I. Invented for the Benefit of those who are Strangers to Mathematics. Illustrated with a variety of examples, on three copper-plates. The fifth edition, with considerable improvements. Designed as a companion to The artist's assistant - The Art of Painting in Water Colours-The Art of Drawing without a Master-The Art of Painting in Miniature-And The Art of Painting in Oil, lately published.
Date: 1799- Pictures
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An allegory of the fine arts and architecture. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1766, after G.B. Cipriani.
Cipriani, Giovanni Battista, 1727-1785.Date: 1766Reference: 33067i- Books
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The art of drawing, and painting in water-colours. Wherein the principles of drawing are laid down, after a natural and easy manner; ... To which are annexed, familiar directions, whereby a stranger in the art of drawing may be readily taught ... With instructions for preparing, mixing, and managing all sorts of water-colours used in painting; ...
Date: 1768- Books
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The art of drawing, and painting in water-colours. Whereby a stranger to those arts may be immediately rendered capable of delineating any view or prospect with the utmost exactness; of Colouring any Print or Drawing in the most Beautiful Manner; and of taking off Medals instantly, by various Ways, never before made publick: Intermix'd with several curious Receipts for the Use of Painters, Statuaries, Founders, &c. With instructions for making transparent colours of every Sort; partly from some Curious Personages in Holland, France, and Italy; but chiefly from a Manuscript of the Great Mr. Boyle; particularly a Receipt of that Gentleman's, for making a blue Colour equal to Ultramarine.
Date: MDCCXXXV. [1735]- Books
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The Art of drawing, and painting in water-colours. Whereby a stranger to those arts may be immediately render'd capable of delineating any view or prospect with the utmost exactness; of colouring any print or drawing in the most beautiful manner; and of taking off medals instantly, by various ways, never before made publick: intermix'd with several curious receipts for the use of painters, statuaries, founders, &c. with instructions for making transparent colours of every sort; partly from some curious personages in Holland, France and Italy; but chiefly from a manuscript of the Great Mr. Boyle; particularly a receipt of that gentleman's, for making a blue colour equal to ultramarine.
Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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The art of drawing, in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon Geometrical Principles; and a Mechanical Method of Perspective and Designing invented, for the Benefit of such as are Strangers to Mathematics. Illustrated with variety of copper-plate figures. To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and Drawing in Crayons; with Directions for making them after the French and Italian manner: also the art of etching, and that of Japanning upon Wood, or any Metal, so as to imitate China; with Instructions for making Black or Gilt Japan ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent Varnishes; and, To which is added, A Method of casting Amber in any Form whatever.
Date: 1769- Books
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Rules for drawing caricaturas: with an essay on comic painting.
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791.Date: [1788]- Books
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The drawing school for little masters and misses: containing the most easy and concise rules for learning to draw, without the assistance of a teacher. Embellished with a great Variety of Figures curiously designed. To which are added, the whole art of Kite making; and the author's new discoveries in the preparation of water colours. By Master Michael Angelo.
Angelo, Michael, active 18th century.Date: [1774]- Pictures
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A seated man attending a life class draws from the model; a nude male model is seated to the left. Pencil drawing.
Reference: 32950i- Books
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The art of drawing, in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon Geometrical Principles; and a Mechanical Method of Perspective and Designing invented, for the Benefit of such as are Strangers to Mathematics. Illustrated with variety of copper-plate figures. To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and Drawing in Crayons; with Directions for making them after the French and Italian manner: also the art of etching, and that of Japanning upon Wood, or any Metal, so as to imitate China; with Instructions for making Black or Gilt Japan-Ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent Varnishes; and, To which is added, A Method of casting Amber in any Form whatever.
Date: [1757]