Originally published in 1886, this early work by English artist John Collier is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the practice and theory of the art of oil painting. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone interested painting techniques. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.