Workshop teaching album devoted to the study of watercolor through direct observation, published by Ducher & Cie for the schools of applied arts in Paris. The work presents color plates demonstrating palette construction, layering of washes, volume building, and skin-tone modulation. The plates are numbered and accompanied by pedagogical captions, typical of late 19th–early 20th century art training. Original ribbon-tied binding, signs of age but a complete and highly decorative set for studio or graphic reference use.
✦ Provenance : France, Paris, Ducher & Cie ✦ Period : Circa 1890–1905 ✦ Dimensions : 43 × 31 cm ✦ Material : Ribbon-tied board portfolio, paper, color printing ✦ Content : Complete – 1 cover plate, 12 illustrated instructional color plates, and 3 sketch plates ✦ Condition : Good overall condition. Traces of handling, light age stains to the cover, scattered foxing to the plates, original ribbons still present; structurally sound and well preserved.
A reference work for artists, illustrators, decorative painters, or late 19th-century art education collections – ideal displayed open on a lectern.
