Painted Tapestry and its application to Interior Decoration: practical lessons in tapestry painting with liquid colour
London: Lechertier, Barbe, and Co., 1879. Hardcover. Brown buckram, [xviii] 89 pp.; 1 bw plate, 5 in color. Fair, ex-library with typical markings. First 17 pages beginning to separate from hinge, some separated, the rest fragile. All 6 plates at lower right corner have library stamp. Item #128369
The book provides historical and technical notes and offers practical lessons in tapestry painting with liquid color. It instructs the average person of the era in the art of painted tapestry. Regular tapestry was very costly. Covers the many types, and instructs on materials, procedures in lesson format, color contrasts, borders, etc.
Price: $30.00
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