Publisher's Synopsis
Hints On Portraits And How To Catalogue Them: A Talk Given To The Fellowship Of The Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts At Philadelphia (1898) is a book written by Charles Henry Hart. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of portraiture and cataloguing. It is a collection of lectures given by the author to the Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia in 1898. The book is divided into two parts, the first part deals with the art of portraiture and the second part deals with the cataloguing of portraits. The author provides practical tips and advice on how to create a successful portrait, including the importance of lighting, composition, and expression. He also covers the technical aspects of painting and drawing, such as the use of color, brushwork, and perspective. In the second part of the book, the author provides a comprehensive guide to cataloguing portraits, including the importance of accurate descriptions, provenance, and historical context. The book is a valuable resource for artists, art historians, and anyone interested in the art of portraiture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
