Thoughts On The Relative Value Of Fresco And Oil Painting: As Applied To The Architectural Decorations Of The House Of Parliament

by Benjamin Robert Haydon

This essay presents a detailed comparison of fresco and oil painting techniques and argues for the superiority of fresco in large-scale projects such as the decoration of the Houses of Parliament. It is a fascinating glimpse into the artistic debates of the 19th century.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020475803
• ISBN13: 9781020475801
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"