Edward Augustus Brackett notebook

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Edward Augustus Brackett notebook

circa 1845

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Notebook of painting instructions presented to E[dward] A[ugustus] Brackett by his sculptor friend, Durivage, signed and dated "Boston, November 10, 1845." The notes pertain to such topics as drawing from nature, perspective, shadows, head and figure painting, and proportions of figures. Sketches of the primary palette and of the head are also included. The last entry, in a different handwriting, is entitled, otes on Painting" and the last date appearing is 1888. A note in pencil on the front cover says "translation from French."

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Decrivage, F. A.

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Edward Augustus Brackett was a portrait sculptor born in Vassalboro, Maine, who worked in Cincinnati, New York, and Boston. From the description of F.A. Decrivage notebook, 1845-1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122552579 ...

Brackett, Edward Augustus, 1818-1908

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Edward Augustus Brackett was a portrait sculptor born in Vassalboro, Maine, who worked in Cincinnati, New York, and Boston. From the description of Edward Augustus Brackett notebook, circa 1845. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 422874652 ...

Durivage, Francis A. (Francis Alexander), 1814-1881

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