The principles of practical perspective, or, scenographic projection; containing universal rules for delineating architectural designs on various surfaces, and taking views from nature, by the most simple and expeditious methods. To which are added, rules for shadowing, and the elements of painting. The whole treated in a manner calculated to render the science of perspective and the art of drawing easy of attainment to every capacity; in two parts / by Richard Brown

Richard Brown

RA Collection: Book

Record number

12/4211

Author

Edition

2nd Ed.

Imprint

London: Printed for Leigh and Son, 1835

Physical Description

2 vols. in one : fronts., 50 pl. (incl. diagrs.). ; 32 cm. (4°)

General Note

Illustrated with fifty plates
Vol. 1: xx, 48; xvi; Vol. 2: 49-132 p.
Sold also by J. Weale (Late Taylor's Architectural Library), 59 High Holborn

Summary Note

Originally published in 1815

Subject

Perspective
Painting - study and teaching

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