Cover of Artist

Artist

by B. F. Gandee

Chapter 1 of 32 Preface

0:00 2:38

Running time
5 h 5 min
Language
English
Readers
Availle, KHand, Lynette Caulkins, ToddHW

Chapters

About this recording

The Artist, or Young Ladies' Instructor in Ornamental Painting, Drawing etc. is a delightful art instruction book from 1835. Follow Charlotte as she teaches her cousin Ellen a range of art forms that were widely taught at the time, from painting in the Grecian and Japanese style, to Oriental and Mezzotinting, as well as Inlaying. A few simple projects with paper are mentioned at the end of the book. - Summary by Ava

Cast:

Mamma read by LCaulkins

Ellen read by MrsHand

Charlotte read by Availle

Narration and Preface and Epilogue by ToddHW