Flowers in art - Early works to 1800
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The delights of flower-painting In which is laid down the fundamental principles of that delightful art. To which is annexed, a curious description of the manner in which fifty of the most capital flowers are now finished by the several masters in that branch; Being an Introduction to Paint all Sorts of Flowers, &c. To which is added A Catalogue of the Colours proper for the Execution of them, their Names, Qualities, and Manner of preparing.
June, JohnDate: [1756]- E-books
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Bowles's drawing book for ladies; or Complete florist Being an extensive and curious collection of the most beautiful flowers, all drawn after nature by A. Heckle. With a short introduction to drawing, and directions for mixing and using of colours. Also several proper and easy examples. The whole adapted for the improvement of ladies in needle-work.
Heckle, A. (Augustin).Date: [1785?]- E-books
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The lady's drawing book Consisting of about an hundered different sorts of flowers, all drawn after nature, By A. Hechle. With a short introduction to drawing, and directions for mixing and using of colours. Also, several proper and easy examples. The whole adapted to engage the fair sex to a profitable improvement of their leisure-hours.
Heckle, A. (Augustin).Date: [1753]- E-books
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A new treatise on flower painting containing the most familiar and easy instructions; with directions how to mix the various tints, and obtain a complete knowledge by practice alone.
Date: 1797