American Painters On Technique

Hardback. New. A study of an important but anonymous part of the history of American art: the materials and techniques used by American painters. Based on research including artists' recipe books, letters, journals, and painting manuals, it includes topics such as the quest for the 'secrets' of the Old Masters; the application of 'toning' layers; and more.

Los Angeles : J. Paul Getty Museum, 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xiii, 298 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., ports. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Painting Technique History. Painting, American History 19th century. Painting, American… Read more about this item

Hardback. New. Part of the American Painter's on Technique series, this title offers an overview of an important but largely unknown aspect of American art from 1860 to 1945. It is based primarily on firsthand descriptions of the materials and techniques that artists used to make paintings. It is into two parts: 1860 to 1910 and 1910 to… Read more about this item

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.