CLEAVER, MISS. An Account of a New Process in Painting. In Two Parts. , F.C. & J. Rivington, 1821.

Half-Leather. Very Good. Part I. Containing remarks on its general correspondence with the peculiarities of the Venetian School. Part II. Supplementary details, explanatory of the process: with miscellaneous observations on the arts of the sixteenth century. xi + (i) + 174pp. Expertly rebacked retaining the original red gilt label. Blank head of title-page expertly repaired. First published in Brighton in 1815, Miss Cleaver's process involved the use of glazed crayons. "Without further deliberation, and with a sort of childish eagerness, I immediately melted a quantity of bee's wax and poured it over the face of the picture - with what success may be easily imagined. After spoiling by similar expedients all the rough calf bindings that fell in my way, I had to look out for some new material to paint upon...." (Book ref. 105470)  £280.00

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