This classic text on drawing, painting, limning, and etching is a must-have for anyone interested in the visual arts. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of drawing to the most advanced techniques of painting and printmaking. The thirty copper plates that are included in the book illustrate the principles and techniques discussed in the text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.