The Picturesque Primer: Or Useful Matter Made Pleasing Pastime For Leisure Hours (1837) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104321550)

The Picturesque Primer: Or Useful Matter Made Pleasing Pastime For Leisure Hours is a book written by William Fletcher and published in 1837. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of landscape painting and is aimed at amateur artists and art enthusiasts. The book is divided into three parts, the first part is an introduction to the principles of landscape painting, the second part covers the materials and techniques used in landscape painting, and the third part is a collection of practical exercises that the reader can follow to improve their skills. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and examples of landscape paintings, and the author provides clear and concise instructions for each exercise. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in landscape painting, and it remains a popular reference for artists and art enthusiasts today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Fletcher
ISBN-10: 1104321556
ISBN-13: 9781104321550
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2009
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d