An introduction to perspective: practical geometry, drawing and painting: a new and perfect explanation of the mixture of colours, with practical directions for miniature, crayon, and oil painting: in a series of familiar dialogues between the author

Hayter, Charles; Hayter, John

Published by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026

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Language: English. Approximately 334 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1813. Manual classique d'enseignement du dessin, de la perspective et de la peinture, présenté sous forme de dialogues et de lettres pédagogiques. L'ouvrage traite de géométrie pratique, des règles de la perspective, du mélange des couleurs et de techniques appliquées à la miniature, au crayon et à la peinture à l'huile. Il est illustré de nombreuses gravures sur bois d'après des dessins de John Hayter, ainsi que de planches en couleurs, ce qui en fait un témoignage intéressant de l'enseignement artistique au XIXe siècle. Classic instructional manual on perspective, practical geometry, drawing, and painting, presented in the form of dialogues and letters intended for students. The work covers the principles of perspective, the mixture of colours, and practical directions for miniature, crayon, and oil painting. It is illustrated with numerous wood engravings after drawings by John Hayter, together with coloured plates, making it an interesting witness to nineteenth-century art instruction. Book images are non-contractual.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An introduction to perspective: practical geometry, drawing and painting: a new and perfect explanation of the mixture of colours, with practical directions for miniature, crayon, and oil painting: in a series of familiar dialogues between the author
• Publisher: Recreasoft, Paris
• Publication Date: 2026
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: New