Publisher's Synopsis
""Portrait and Figure Painting"" is a book written by Frank Fowler and originally published in 1894. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to painting portraits and figures, providing detailed instructions on techniques, materials, and composition. Fowler covers topics such as the anatomy of the human figure, the use of color and light in painting, and the importance of accurate observation and drawing skills. The book also includes numerous examples of famous portraits and paintings for readers to study and learn from. Overall, ""Portrait and Figure Painting"" is a valuable resource for artists of all levels interested in improving their skills in portraiture and figure painting.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.
