Painters’ Oils, Colours, and Varnishes - With Numerous Engraving and Diagrams

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First published in 1905, this book deals with the subject of oil painting, exploring the methods of preparing painters’ oils, pigments, varnishes, driers, and similar products. Designed for more serious artists, it offers the reader all the information they should know about their chosen discipline in order to master it. Perfect for experienced and novice painters alike with a desire to improve their artistic skills and knowledge. Contents include: Painters’ Oils and Vehicles , Colour and Pigments , White Pigments , Chrome Pigments , Lake Pigments , Green Pigments , Red Pigments , Brown and Black Pigments , Bronze Colours , Driers , Paint Grinding and Mixing , Gums, Oils and Solvents for Varnishes , Varnish Manufacture , etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.