The draughtsman's assistant; or, drawing made easy. Wherein the principles of the art are laid down in a familiar manner, in ten lessons, Under the following Heads, viz. 1. Of the Features and Limbs. 2. Of Profiles and Ovals. 3. Of Whole Figures. 4. Of Drapery. 5. Of Light and Shade. 6. Of Landscapes. 7. Of Perspective. 8. Of Enlarging and Contracting. 9. Of the Imitation of Life. 10. Of History. Illustrated by a great variety of examples neatly engraved. With An Introductory Treatise on the Utility of the Art; and An Appendix, containing Observations on Design as well in regard to Theory as Practice. By the author of The artist's assistant

People / Organizations

• Carington Bowles (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for, and sold by, T. Kitchin, Engraver, No 59. Holborn-Hill, M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]

Publication year

1772

ESTC No.

T88058

Grub Street ID

308057

Description

22p.,plates ; 4°.

Note

Author of 'The artist's assistant' = Carington Bowles.