A manual of artistic colouring, as applied to photographs : a practical guide to artists and photographers 1861

"A Manual of Artistic Colouring, as Applied to Photographs: A Practical Guide to Artists and Photographers" is a book published in 1861 by Alfred H. Wall. The book aims to provide clear and simple instructions for coloring photographs on a variety of surfaces including glass, paper, ivory, and canvas, using materials like crayons, powder, oil, or watercolors. The text includes specific chapters on the proper lighting, forming, and artistic treatment of photographic portraits and landscapes, as well as the process of coloring them. This manual is a valuable resource for artists and photographers interested in the art of colorizing photographs.