An introduction to perspective, practical geometry, drawing and painting
Subtitle: a new and perfect explanation of the mixture of colours : with practical directions for miniature, crayon, and oil painting, in a series of familiar dialogues between the author's children, and letters addressed to his pupils
By: by Charles Hayter ; illustrated with numerous wood engravings, from drawings by John Hayter.
Contributors: Hayter, John, 1800-1895.; Jones, Owen, 1809-1874.; Kirchner, John, fl. 1840s.; Wertheimer, J. (printer)
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: Samuel Bagster and Sons
Published: 1845
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
Subjects: Perspective.; Proportion (Art); Drawing -- Study and teaching.; Painting -- Study and teaching.; Color -- Study and teaching.
Other titles: Perspective, practical geometry, drawing and painting; Hayter on perspective, drawing and colours
Notes: "The Publishers are indebted to the skill and experience of Owen Jones, Esq. for the production of the beautiful coloured plates which accompany this volume"--P. xiv.

" ... a series of entirely new Drawings has been prepared for this edition by John Hayter ... and engraved by Mr. Kirchner, in the finest style of wood-cutting ... "--P. viii.

Colour plates signed: "London, Bagster & Sons".

Error in pagination: p. [18] reads 81.

MASS copy: Bound in dark brown rib-grain cloth, blocked in gold and blind. Missing endpapers. Covers much damaged.