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Practical hints on portrait painting: illustrated by examples from the works of Vandyke and other masters

Burnet, John, 1784-1868 · 1850 · London, D. Bogue · 6 pictures

A practical painting manual from 1850 by John Burnet, published in London by D. Bogue, teaching portrait painting for artists and students through reproductions of works by Van Dyck and other masters. The plates are engraved reproductions of full-length and bust-length portraits, with a study of heads in sketchy chalk-like tones.

Drawing · Painting · Portrait painting

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