The artists assistant in drawing, perspective, etching, engraving, mezzotinto-scraping, painting on glass, in crayons, in water-colours, and on silks and sattins. The art of jappaning, &c. Containing the easiest and most comprehensive rules for the attainment of those truly useful and polite arts, methodically digested, and adapted to the capacities of young beginners. Illustrated with suitable examples engraved on copper.

People / Organizations

• Carington Bowles (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed by Benjamin Johnson, no 147, for Benjamin Davies, no 68, Market-Street, M,DCC,XCIV. [1794]

Added name

Johnson, Benjamin, d. 1822, printer. Davies, Benjamin, bookseller.

Publication year

1794

ESTC No.

W1665

Grub Street ID

326136

Description

[6],vi-vii,[1],9-70p., iv leaves of folded plates : ill. ; 17 cm

Note

Attributed to Carington Bowles by the British Museum.Citation/references Evans, 26577