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A text book of geometrical drawing, for the use of mechanics and schools, in which the definitions and rules of geometry are familiarly explained Author: Minifie, William…
A practical treatise on painting : in three parts ; consisting of hints on composition, chiaroscuro, and colouring ; the whole illustrated by examples from the Italian…
The elements of drawing, for the use of students : illustrated by fifty-one engravings, plain and coloured, containing several hundred examples from the works of the greatest…
Painting in the Far East : an introduction to the history of pictorial art in Asia especially China and Japan / by Laurence Binyon Author: Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943 Year: 1913…
Industrial drawing and geometry; an introduction to various branches of technical drawing Author: Spooner, Henry John, 1856- Year: 1911 xiii, 169 [1] 18 x 24 cm View on Archive.org
Linear drawing: an introduction to technical drawing is a public domain book, originally published in 1874. The complete text is available to read online. Topics associated with…
A practical guide to private theatricals. Giving directions for arranging, decorating and lighting the stage, painting the scenery, making-up, preparing the costumes, mounting…
A Guide to Drawing Bills of Costs: Containing Precedents on Conveyancing, Probate, Divorce ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1871. The complete text is…
Practical guide to scene painting and painting in distemper Author: Lloyds, F Year: 1875 vi, 97 p., [12] leaves of plates : 25 cm View on Archive.org
The guide to flower painting in water colours : with illustrations Author: Rosenberg, George F. (George Frederic), 1825-1869 or 70 Year: 1867 Library's copy has signature of…
Carpentry : being a comprehensive guide book for carpentry and joinery : with elementary rules for the drawing of architecture in perspective and by geometrical rule : also…
"The Prang Course of Instruction in Form-Study and Drawing" is an article from The Decorator and Furnisher, Volume 16 . View more articles from The Decorator and Furnisher .…
"...suppl[ies] the information necessary to teach thoroughly and systematically the subjects of drawing outlined in the Public School Drawing Course"
Teachers' manual for freehand drawing in primary schools [microform] Author: Smith, Walter, 1836-1886 Year: 1874 "Intended to accompany the American drawing-cards, by the same…
On the theory and practice of painting in oil- and water-colours, with a manual of lithography is a public domain book, originally published in 1846. The complete text is…
A manual of fresco and encaustic painting is a public domain book, originally published in 1843. The complete text is available to read online. Topics associated with this work…
A Manual of Fresco and Encaustic Painting: Containing Ample Instructions for ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1843. The complete text is available to read…
Catalogue and price list of B.K. Elliott Co., manufacturers and importers of drawing materials and surveying instruments. Author: B. K. Elliott Co. Year: 1925 380 p. : ill. ; 24…
Fine arts, French section. Catalogue of works in painting, drawings, sculpture, medals-engravings and lithographs Author: France. Commission, Panama-Pacific International…
Catalogue. A.H. Abbott & co., manufacturers and importers of mathematical and surveying instruments and drawing materials of every description .. Author: Abbott, A. H., & co.…
Linear drawing and lettering for beginners Author: Fish, J[ohn] C[harles[ L[ounsbury] [from old catalog] Year: 1901 v, 65 p. 18 x 27 cm View on Archive.org
Catalogue of the engraved copper plates and impressions and other engravings, a few books and the painting implements and costumes, the property of Sir David Wilkie, R.A.…
Industrial Drawing: Comprising the Description & Uses of Drawing Instruments ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1892. The complete text is available to read…
The epochs of painting : characterized ; a sketch of the history of painting, ancient and modern is a public domain book, originally published in 1847. The complete text is…
The draughtsman's handbook of plan and map drawing, including instructions for the preparation of engineering, architectural, and mechanical drawings Author: André, George G…
The Painters' & grainers' handbook : a complete illustrated guide to painting, graining, distempering, sign-writing, gilding, and glass embossing ... Author: Callingham, James…
Industrial art education : third summer school for teachers of drawing, under the management of Prof. L.S. Thompson Year: 1878 12 pages ; 22 cm View on Archive.org
Lectures on Painting, by the Royal Academicians. : barry, opie, and fuseli Author: Ralph N. Wornum Year: 1848 View on Archive.org
The juvenile drawing-book : being the rudiments of the art, in a series of progressive lessons Author: Smith, John Rubens, 1775-1849 Year: 1857 Illustrations: 24 lithographic…
Practical carriage and wagon painting : a treatise on the painting of carriages, wagons and sleighs, embracing full and explicit directions for executing all kinds of work…
On the antique painting in encaustic of Cleopatra, discovered in 1818 is a public domain book, originally published in 1818. The complete text is available to read online.…
Leisure hour work for ladies: containing instructions for flower and shell work, antique, Grecian and theorem painting, botanical specimens, cone work Year: 1875 28 p. 15 x 12…
The rudiments of drawing cabinet and upholstery furniture : comprising instructions for designing and delineating the different articles of those branches geometrically and…
The cicerone: or, Art-guide to painting in Italy. For the use of travellers Author: Burckhardt, Jacob, 1818-1897 Year: 1873 Caption title: Handbook of art in Italy View on…
The art of fresco painting, pure technique & actual renaissance; Author: Saint Hubert, R. La Montagne Year: 1924 75 p., [7] leaves of plates : 26 cm View on Archive.org
Mechanical Graphics: A Second Course in Mechanical Drawing is a public domain book, originally published in 1889. The complete text is available to read online. Topics…
Prang course in drawing for graded schools, by John S. Clark, Mary Dana Hicks and Walter S. Perry. Author: Clark, John Spencer, 1835-1920 Year: 1897 v. 17 x 25-20 x 29 cm View…