How To Identify Portrait Miniatures (1904) - George Charles Williamson - Bog

""How To Identify Portrait Miniatures"" is a book written by George Charles Williamson and first published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to identifying portrait miniatures, which are small, highly detailed paintings, often created as personal keepsakes or gifts. The author provides detailed information on the history of portrait miniatures, the materials used to create them, and the various styles and techniques employed by artists throughout the centuries. The book also includes a wealth of information on how to identify and evaluate the quality of portrait miniatures, including tips on identifying the artist, the subject, and the period in which the painting was created. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of portrait miniatures from different periods and styles, providing readers with a visual reference to help them better understand the information presented in the text. Overall, ""How To Identify Portrait Miniatures"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, art, and craftsmanship of portrait miniatures.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.