The Art of drawing in perspective [electronic resource] : 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.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drawing--Study and teaching.

Drawing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iv,92p.,plate )

Edition:

The fifth edition.

Other Title:

Art of drawing in perspective

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church Yard, 1791.

Notes:

Price on title page: Price One Shilling. Where may be had, just published, the art of drawing and painting in water-colours: the art of writing all the different hands. Price One Shilling each.

Reproduction of original from Library of Congress.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N43022.

OCLC:

508208240