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.