The art of painting in miniature
Subtitle: teaching the speedy and perfect acquisition of that art without a master : by rules so easy, and in method so natural as to render this charming accomplishment universally attainable ... translated from the original French
Contributors: Hodges, James, Sir, -1774; James, John, fl. 1739-1755; Cooper, Thomas, d. 1743; Hulett, James, d. 1771; Smith, Godfrey, 18th cent
Edition: The fourth edition, to which now are added, I. Certain secrets of one of the greatest Italian painters for making the finest colours, burnished gold, shell gold, &c. II. Some general instructive lessons for the art of drawing, and III. The usefulness and benefit of prints.
Publisher: Printed for J. Hodges ..., J. James ..., and T. Cooper ...
Published: 1739
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 150
Subjects: Miniature painting; Early works to 1800; Paint; Handbooks, manuals; Intaglio printing; History
Work titles: Traité de mignature
Notes: Signatures: [A]¹² B-G¹² H⁶.

Illustrations engraved by James Hulett after designs by Godfrey Smith.

ESTC (RLIN) T116985