The art of painting in miniature: teaching the speedy and perfect acquisition of that art without a master. By Rules so easy, and in a Method so natural, as to render this charming Accomplishment universally attainable. First written for the Use of some young Persons of Quality, who, having succeeded at once, by the Help of these Papers only, prevail'd upon the Author to oblige the World with them. The second edition. To which are now added certain secrets of one of the greatest Italian painters for making the finest Colours, Burnish'd Gold, Shell-Gold, &c. Done from the original French.

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[1739]