The Knowledge And Restoration Of Old Paintings

''The Knowledge and Restoration of Old Paintings: The Modes of Judging Between Copies and Originals'' is a book written by Theodore Henry Fielding and published in 1847. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the restoration and preservation of old paintings, with a particular focus on the methods used to distinguish between original works and copies. Fielding draws on his extensive experience as a restorer and art historian to provide practical advice on the cleaning, retouching, and repair of old paintings, as well as insights into the techniques and materials used by artists in different periods. The book also includes detailed discussions of the principles of connoisseurship and the importance of provenance in determining the authenticity of a work of art. Overall, ''The Knowledge and Restoration of Old Paintings'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and conservation of art.''And A Brief Life Of The Principal Masters In The Different Schools Of 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.