Compendium of ornamental art: technicology, or, an encyclopædia of mechanical and decorative art

Abstract

Includes "chapter on photoengraving for the artist, also reference to Moss Engraving Co. and its Reducer to bleach silver prints after drawing on them. These texts aimed at the artist are an important adjunct to the photomechanical revolution as it permeated every aspect of the printing business."--Hanson collection catalog, p. 71.

Contents

How any one may become an artist or ornamental penman--How to work in ink, water colors, oil, crayon, pastel, etc.--With an appendix of valuable recipes for first-class ink of all kinds--An invaluable book to any one interested in any class of art