SMITH (John):

The Art of Painting in Oyl. Wherein is included each particular Circumstance relating to the best and most approved Rules for preparing, mixing, and working of Oyl Colours The whole Treatise being so full Compleat, and so exactly fitted to the meanest Capacity, that all Persons whatsoever, may be able by these Directions, to Paint in Oyl Colours all manner of Timber work; that require either Use, Beauty, or Preservation, from the Violence or Injury of the Weather. The Fifth Impression, with some Alterations, and many Matters added, which are not to be found in the former Editions. To which is added, The whole Art and Mystery of Colouring Maps, and other Prints, with Water-Colours.

London: Printed for A. Bettesworth..., F. Clay..., and E. Syman..., 1723. 12mo, pp. [viii], 108 [109 - 112 adverts], slightly later 18th century sheepskin; lower portion of spine defective with some loss of leather and cords exposed, front joint a little worn, later inscription in pencil on verso of front free end-paper, "William Wiles/ His Painting/ Book." In some editions of this work, Smith is identified as a clockmaker, and on the title-page here, "C. M." follows his name. This is probably John Smith (1647/8–1727?), a clockmaker and writer, who published his Horological Disquisitions concerning the Nature of Time in 1694. The earliest located edition of this is a "second impression" of 1687; at least a further eight editions followed, and the work is frequently cited in treatises or essays on oil painting. ESTC T228403 locates copies in the BL, the National Gallery, and Jesus College, Oxford; and LC in the USA.

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SMITH (John)

The Art of Painting in Oil. Wherein is included each particular circumstance relating to that art and mystery. Containing the best and most approved rules for preparing, mixing, and working of oil colours. The whole treatise being so full compleat, and so exactly fitted to the meanest capacity, that all persons whatsoever, may be able by these directions, to paint in oil-colours all manner of timber-work; such as posts, palls, palisadoes, gates, doors, or any thing else that requires either use, beauty, or preservation, from the violence or injury of the weather. In which is also particularly laid down, all the several circumstances required in painting of sun-dials, printed pictures, shash-windows, &c. in oily-colours. The Seventh edition, with some alterations, and many matters added, which are not to be found in the former editions. To which is added, the wholeart and mystery of colouring maps, and other prints, with water-colours.

London: Printed for Dan. Browne, 1759. Seventh edition, with additions, 12mo (170 x 95 mm), [8], 100, [2]pp., with final advert leaf, new end papers, neatly rebound in calf-backed marbled boards, uncut, a nice copy. A popular practical decorating manual first published in 1676, with at least a further eight editions followed up to 1788 - all editions are rare. John Smith (1647/8-1727) was a clock-maker who also wrote several horological treatises, on gauging, on the barometer, and on writing. Chapters on the preparation of colours, the making and applying of gold leaf, 'The art of Back-Painting Metzotinto Prints, with oil-colours''. 'The manner of Painting Cloth, or Sarsnet Sash-Windows' etc., are included. Provenance: Early ownership signature to head of title "H. Mackworth Aprl. 6, 1763."

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Smith, John

The Art of Painting in Oyl. Wherein is included each particular Circumstance relating to the best and most approved Rules for preparing, mixing, and working of Oyl Colours The whole Treatise being so full Compleat, and so exactly fitted to the meanest Capacity, that all Persons whatsoever, may be able by these Directions, to Paint in Oyl Colours all manner of Timber work; that require either Use, Beauty, or Preservation, from the Violence or Injury of the Weather. The Fifth Impression, with some Alterations, and many Matters added, which are not to be found in the former Editions. To which is added, The whole Art and Mystery of Colouring Maps, and other Prints, with Water-Colours.

Milton Keynes, Ecco, no date. facsimile Paperback, 25 cm, 108 pp. A reprint from the Original from 1723. Cond.: zeer goed / very good.

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