'Comprising the method of painting, and an account of the implements and materials employed in producing subjects for dissolving views, etc.; also chromatropes, and mechanical slides and contrivances for obtaining effects of motion and varying colours.' Chapters on materials and implements; the outline; the painting; the foreground; finishing; mechanical slides; catalogue of artists' materials. Illustrated with engravings and diagrams.

Item number 42616
Category Book
Type Magic Lantern
Dimensions length 179mm; breadth 118mm; thickness 8mm
Language English
Country of origin UK
Related people Edward Groom (author)

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection