The draughtsman's assistant or, drawing made easy. Wherein the principles of the art are laid down in a familiar manner, in ten lessons, Under the following Heads, viz. 1. Of the Features and Limbs. 2. Of Profiles and Ovals. 3. Of Whole Figures. 4. Of Drapery. 5. Of Light and Shade. 6. Of Landscapes. 7. Of Perspective. 8. Of Enlarging and Contracting. 9. Of the Imitation of Life. 10. Of History. Illustrated by a great variety of examples neatly engraved. With An Introductory Treatise on the Utility of the Art; and An Appendix, containing Observations on Design as well in regard to Theory as Practice. By the author of The artist's assistant

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bowles, Carington
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London printed for, and sold by, T. Kitchin, Engraver, No 59. Holborn-Hill 1772, M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]
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Online Access:
Collection: Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Item Description:Author of 'The artist's assistant' = Carington Bowles. - English Short Title Catalog, T88058. - Reproduction of original from British Library
Physical Description:Online-Ressource (22p.,plates) 4°