The Theory and Practice of Landscape Painting in Water-Colours, Illustrated by A Series of Thirty Drawings and Diagrams in Colou
London: Hamilton, Adams and Co., 1855. First Edition. Hardbound. 3/4 brown leather with 4 raised bands and simple gilt design on bands and gilt lettering in compartments. Marbled endpapers, deckled edges. 176 pp. 26 color, 43 woodcuts. VG-, some wear to spine hinge in front, corner tips. Item #143319
A very nice copy of an early and important art technique treatise, with very early use of color plates. These plates were created using the Leighton brothers' chromatic process. A better than average copy with only very occasional foxing spots. The vast majority of plates are exceptionally crisp and clean.
Price: $250.00
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