Title: Practical Hints on Colour in Painting. Illustrated by Examples from the Works of the Venetian, Flemish, and Dutch Schools Author: Burnet, John Place: London Publisher: James Carpenter Date: 1835 Description: Bound with: Practical Hints on Composition in Painting. [1836]. Practical Hints on Light and Shade in Paining. [1834]. An Essay on the Education of the Eye With Reference to Painting. [1839]. Together 4 works in 1 volumes. The first title with 8 hand-colored plates; other works with uncolored illustrations. (4to) 28x21 cm (11x8¼") early black half morocco and marbled boards, spine gilt, edges marbled. Custom slipcase. Early editions. All four parts of Burnet's noted Treatise on Painting. "As a writer on art [Burnet] achieved and still maintains a deserved reputation. His thorough knowledge of his profession, both as engraver and painter, and his sound and sober judgment, give his writings a value often wanting to those of more brilliant authors." (DNB). Lot Amendments Condition: Extremities lightly rubbed, hinges starting; very good. Item number: 240672
Title: Practical Hints on Colour in Painting. Illustrated by Examples from the Works of the Venetian, Flemish, and Dutch Schools Author: Burnet, John Place: London Publisher: James Carpenter Date: 1835 Description: Bound with: Practical Hints on Composition in Painting. [1836]. Practical Hints on Light and Shade in Paining. [1834]. An Essay on the Education of the Eye With Reference to Painting. [1839]. Together 4 works in 1 volumes. The first title with 8 hand-colored plates; other works with uncolored illustrations. (4to) 28x21 cm (11x8¼") early black half morocco and marbled boards, spine gilt, edges marbled. Custom slipcase. Early editions. All four parts of Burnet's noted Treatise on Painting. "As a writer on art [Burnet] achieved and still maintains a deserved reputation. His thorough knowledge of his profession, both as engraver and painter, and his sound and sober judgment, give his writings a value often wanting to those of more brilliant authors." (DNB). Lot Amendments Condition: Extremities lightly rubbed, hinges starting; very good. Item number: 240672
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