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The Art Of Portrait Painting In Oil Colors: With Observations On Setting And Painting The Figure (1851)

The Art Of Portrait Painting In Oil Colors: With Observations On Setting And Painting The Figure (1851)

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Art Criticism & TheoryGeneral LawPainting Instruction

ISBN10: 1437031455
ISBN13: 9781437031454
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.02 Depth: 9.06
Language: English
The Art of Portrait Painting in Oil Colors: With Observations on Setting and Painting the Figure is a book written by Henry Murray and published in 1851. This book is a comprehensive guide to portrait painting in oil colors, covering topics such as composition, color theory, and techniques for capturing the likeness of a subject. Murray shares his observations on setting up a portrait, including lighting, props, and poses, and provides detailed instructions on how to paint the figure, from drawing the initial sketch to adding the finishing touches. The book is filled with illustrations and examples of Murray's own work, as well as that of other renowned portrait painters. This classic text is an invaluable resource for artists and art students interested in the art of portrait painting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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