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Lulu Press A Manual of Oil Painting by John Collier
This republication of the third edition 1889 of John Colliers classic text offers a fascinating and informative glimpse into the academic oil painting tradition of the late nineteenth century. Includes instructions for painting from life using the sight-size method advice on choosing the proper paints and mediums as well as in-depth discussions of subject matter color theory and the comparative advantages of direct versus indirect painting. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the revival of traditional oil painting techniques.show more