Written by the painter in 1851 and revised in 1871, the book outlines painting techniques of the time with special reference to pigments, vehicles (megilp and wax) and varnishes (egg, mastic, and dammar and egg). The author also provides limited information on the painting techniques of C. W, Peale, Rembrandt Peale, Washington Allston, Benjamin West, and John Trumbull. -- AATA