L'art de laver ou nouvelle manière de peindre sur le papier, suivant le coloris des desseins qu'on envoye à la Cour

GAUTIER, HENRI (1660-1733)

Published by Lyon: Chez Thomas Amaulry, 1687

About this Item

This book is no. 72 in Ann Massing s "Painting materials and techniques: towards a bibliography of the French Literature before 1800" (festschrift for Rolf E. Straub, Worms, 1990) where she states: "Gautier s handbook was intended to give the public useful instructions on the art of colouring drawings with water colours, an art he considered to be in a state of confusion. Pigments and pigment containers, use of media, suitable brushes, and how to copy a drawing are among the subjects discussed in this very practical treatise." Our copy is the first edition. The book was reprinted in Brussels in 1708. 12mo (15 x 9cm), (xxii)+154pp. One engraved table. Occasional damp-staining to corner margins. Bound in contemporary calf, wear to upper part of binding. Seller Inventory # ABE-1711987536207

Bibliographic Details

Title: L'art de laver ou nouvelle manière de ...

Publisher: Lyon: Chez Thomas Amaulry

Publication Date: 1687

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good