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The British drawing-book: or, the art of drawing with accuracy and beauty, containing a series of progressive lessons on drawing landscape scenery, marine views, architecture, animals, the human figure, &c. &c. also, a complete system of practical perspective, illustrated with numerous practical subjects

Author Nathaniel Whittock British
Publisher Published for the proprietor [i.e. Nathaniel Whittock British
1845
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  • Title: The British drawing-book: or, the art of drawing with accuracy and beauty, containing a series of progressive lessons on drawing landscape scenery, marine views, architecture, animals, the human figure, &c. &c. also, a complete system of practical perspective, illustrated with numerous practical subjects
  • Author: Nathaniel Whittock (British, London 1791–1860)
  • Publisher: Published for the proprietor [i.e. Nathaniel Whittock (British, London 1791–1860) ]
  • Published in: London
  • Date: 1845
  • Medium: Illustrations: lithograph
  • Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 9 5/8 in. (15.6 x 24.4 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1942
  • Object Number: 42.22
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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