The Theory of Colouring; being an Analysis of the Principles of Contrast and Harmony in the Arrangement of Colours with Their Application to the Study of Nature and Hints on the Composition of Pictures Etc.

Bacon, J.

Published by George Rowney, London, 1866

About this Item

viii, 51, 40 page catalogue of Rowney Artists' Materials at the back. Only 5 of 6 colour plates (missing plate supplied in colour facsimile), Blind stamped blue cloth with gilt titles to front cover, yellow eps, aeg. A little browning of page margins and marks to covers, inscribed on the ffep "Marie from her affectionate cousin John Bacon" - assumed author. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Theory of Colouring; being an Analysis of the Principles of Contrast and Harmony in the Arrangement of Colours with Their Application to the Study of Nature and Hints on the Composition of Pictures Etc.
• Publisher: George Rowney, London
• Publication Date: 1866
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Author Presentation Copy
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