Essays on the Anatomy of Expression in Painting e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. But we are still far h'om possessing sufficient materials for a theory of the science: and all that I can venture to hope, is that some of my suggestions may prove useful to those who indulge in these pleasing speculations; or be serviceable to artists, who, while they are solicitous to attain the perfection of mechanical practice, derive satisfaction fiom studying the principles of their art.