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The painter, gilder, and varnisher\s companion. Comprising the manufacture and test of pigments, the arts of painting, graining, marbling, staining, sign-writing, varnishing…
How shall we paint our houses? A popular treatise on the art of house-painting; plain and decorative. Showing the nature, composition and mode of production of paints and…
The Common forms and rules for drawing and answering an original bill in chancery : as directed and suggested by the new orders is a public domain book, originally published in…
History and Practice of Photogenic Drawing on the True Principles of the ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1839. The complete text is available to read…
The art of painting in miniature on ivory ... Also, instructions for painting in wax-crayons ... To which is annexed, the art of burnishing gilding on glass Author: Payne, John…
Elementary history of art. An introduction to ancient and modern architecture, sculpture, painting, music Author: D'Anvers, N., d. 1933 Year: 1875 "List of works consulted": p.…
Every man his own painter; or, Gilman's guide to house painting and graining .. Author: Gilman, Anson. [from old catalog] Year: 1871 32 p. 15 cm View on Archive.org
Class instruction book in mechanical drawing for shop apprentices, motive power and car departments [microform] Author: Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada Year: 1920 Some…
Hints on drawing, designed for self-instruction Author: Latta, S.J Year: 1900 Title page missing from physical copy. View on Archive.org
Materials for permanent painting; a manual for manufacturers, art dealers, artists and collectors Author: Toch, Maximilian, 1864-1946 Year: 1911 208p View on Archive.org
China painting : a practical manual for the use of amateurs in the decoration of hard porcelain Author: McLaughlin, M. Louise (Mary Louise), 1847-1939 Year: 1880 69 p. : 19 cm…
Teacher's manual for Prang's shorter course in form study and drawing Author: Clark, John S. (John Spencer), 1835-1920 Year: 1888 xiv, 148 p. : 18 cm View on Archive.org
Teacher's manual. for Prang's complete course in form-study and drawing. Books I. and II Author: Clark, J. S. (John S.) Year: 1890 xiii(i) p., 134 p. 12mo View on Archive.org
Whistler lithographs from the Jessop and Underhill collections and painting by Whistler, the collection of James N. Rosenberg of New York, paintings and etchings by Zorn, nearly…
The law of copyright in works of literature and art : including that of the drama, music, engraving, sculpture, painting, photog is a public domain book, originally published in…
Outlines of the history of painting from 1200-1900 A.D. Author: Mach, Edmund von, 1870-1927 Year: 1906 Robert Holmes Collection View on Archive.org
The painter, gilder, and varnisher's companion: containing rules and regulations in every thing relating to the arts of painting, gilding, varnishing, and glass staining ..…
The painter, gilder, and varnisher’s companion : containing rules and regulations in everything relating to the arts of painting, gilding, varnishing, glass-staining ... Year…
Krone's system of industrial drawing Author: Krone Brothers Year: 1893 [4]. 20 p. : 24 cm View on Archive.org
The Laws of Fésole: A Familiar Treatise on the Elementary Principles and Practice of Drawing and ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1879. The complete text is…
Christ before Pilate : the painting by Munkacsy : a description of the picture, a sketch of the artist's life, and numerous illustrations Author: Kurtz, Charles M. (Charles…
The elements of building construction and architectural drawing ... Author: Davidson, Ellis A., -1878 Year: 1869 120 p. : 17 cm View on Archive.org
Elements of mechanical drawing; the use of instruments; theory of projection and its application to practice; and numerous probl is a public domain book, originally published in…
Figure drawing and composition : being a number of hints for the student and designer upon the treatment of the human figure by Richard G. Hatton Author: Hatton, Richard George…
Lectures on Architecture and Painting: Delivered at Edinburgh, in November, 1853 is a public domain book, originally published in 1853. The complete text is available to read…
The home mechanic and complete self-instructor in carpentry, painting, horse-shoeing, soap making, candy making, baking, taxidermy, tanning, &c Author: Schofield, R. J. [from…
Drawing from nature : a series of progressive instructions in sketching, to which are appended lectures on art delivered at Rugby School Author: Barnard, George, 1807-1890 Year…
Elements of drawing exemplified in a variety of figures and sketches of parts of the human form Author: Williams, H. (Henry), 1787-1830 Year: 1814 Imperfect: plates 8, 11, 15…
The art of seeing; mental training through drawing Author: Woodbury, Charles H. (Charles Herbert), 1864-1940 Year: 1925 xii, 290 pages 21 cm View on Archive.org
The book of the art of Cennino Cennini : a contemporary practical treatise on quattrocento painting Author: Cennini, Cennino, 15th cent Year: 1922 Bibliography : p. 265-266 View…
The Art Of Painting In The Nineteenth Century Author: Edmund Von Mach Year: 1908 View on Archive.org
The Art of The Netherland Galleries: Being a History of the Dutch School of Painting ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1861. The complete text is available to…
Cover title: Instructions in painting in oil and water colors on silk, satin, velvet, and other fabrics
The boilermaker's assistant in drawing, templating, and calculating boiler work and tank work. With rules for the evaporative po is a public domain book, originally published in…
Practical lessons in painting on china, porcelain, earthenware, faience and enamel Author: Delamardelle, E., baronne Year: 1879 "List of colours and materials for painting on…
A practical course of military surveying, including the principles of topographical drawing is a public domain book, originally published in 1869. The complete text is available…
An introductory essay on the art of painting on glass Author: Fromberg, E. Otto (Emmanuel Otto), author Year: 1840 Library's copy has bookplate of Patrick Reyntiens on front…