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The Elements of Picturesque Scenery: Or Studies of Nature Made in Travel, with to Improvement in Landscape Painting (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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It must, however, be evident that descriptions which are intended in some measure to supersede studies made with the brush, should unite, as far as possible, a syste matic arrangement of the facts described, such as is best suited for their retention in the memory, with a style simple and unexaggerated. Such embellished portraitures as please chiefly because they dazzle the imagination, would be ill adapted for the purpose of imparting information which is destined to become practically available.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating guide to the picturesque in landscape painting, written by an author who has spent many years exploring and studying the subject. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of picturesque composition and offers a wealth of practical advice on how to apply them to your own work. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the use of light and shade, color, perspective, and form, and he illustrates his points with numerous examples from the work of the old masters. This book is an essential read for any artist who wants to learn how to create more beautiful and effective landscape paintings. The author's insights into the picturesque are invaluable, and his passion for the subject is contagious. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, you will find this book to be a valuable resource. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332010707_0
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