An accidence, or Gamut, of Painting in Oil. Second edition. With a brief memoir of the author's life; and his portrait, engraved by R. Cooper, from a painting by J. R. Smith. Also his method of preparing gumtion, for rendering every colour transparent; with other recipes, never before published.

IBBETSON, J[ulius].-C[aesar].

Published by Harvey and Darton., London., 1828

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4to. pp. xii, x-xiii, 18 + portrait and 4 plates. With 20 round colour samples mounted down the side of the text. Publisher's cloth, faded, loss to spine, inner hinge cracked, foxed throughout. 'It was at the suggestion of Lady Balcarres that the painter undertook the new role of author-instructor. Her daughter, who had made good progress in art without tuition, had quickly derived benefit from Ibbetson's few lessons. His Painting in Oil was published in 1803.The book - written at Ambleside - was in the press when his Edinburgh friend, George Thomson, writes with humour and with characteristic enthusiasm: 'As far as I can pretend to judge, it will be extremely useful to young artists, who should in that case raise a Statue to you large enough to be placed on top of Skiddaw.'' (R.M. Clay). Seller Inventory # 21908

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Title: An accidence, or Gamut, of Painting in Oil. ...

Publisher: Harvey and Darton., London.

Publication Date: 1828

Binding: Hardcover