The Art of Painting In Oyl. Wherein is included each particular Circumstance relating to the best and most approved Rules for preparing, mixing, and working of Oyl Colours. The whole Treatise being so full Compleat, and so exactly fitted to the meanest Capacity, that all Persons whatsoever, may be able by these Directions, to Paint in Oyl Colours all manner of Timber work; that require either Use, Beauty, or Preservation, from the violence or Injury of the Weather. In which is also laid down all the several Circumstances required in Painting of Sun-dials, Printed Pictures, Shash-Windows, &c. In Oyl-Colours. The Fifth Impression with some Alterations, and many Matters added, which are not to be found in the former Editions. To which is added, The whole Art and Mystery of Colouring Maps, and other Prints, with Water-Colours. By John Smith, C.M. Licensed, Rob. Midgely.
London:: Printed for A. Bettesworth, in Pater-Noster-Row; F. Clay, without Temple-Bar; and E. Syman, in Cornhill,, 1723.
Physical Description
[8], 108, [4]p.; 154 mm. (Duodecimo.)
Contents
[T.p.] - To the Reader - The Contents Of The Several Chapters - [Text] - Books printed for A. Bettesworth ... F. Clay ... E. Syman ... 1723.
References
ESTC, T228403
Summary Note
This work was first published in 1676 (London: Printed for Samuel Crouch). The title-page statement 'Licensed, Rob. Midgely' is reprinted from the 1687 edition. The author's name given on the title page, 'John Smith, C.M.' is taken to mean John Smith the Clock Maker.
Reproductions
An electronic reproduction was published in 2003 (Farmington Hills, Mich.: Thomson Gale). A microfilm version was published in 2002 (Woodbridge Conn.: Primary Source Microfilm [imprint of Gale Group]).
Provenance
Acquired between 1769 and 1802. Recorded in RAA Libary, Catalogue, 1802.
Binding Note
18th-century calf; rebacked in 20th century, spine lettered 'Art Of Painting In Oyl'.
Subject
Paint - Painting - Painting, Industrial - Artists' materials - Techniques - Sundials - Decoration and ornament - Decoration (process) - Great Britain - 18th century
Manuals - Instructional materials - Catalogs, Booksellers' - Great Britain - 18th century