Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2014-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 241 Foster, J. J. (Joshua James) 1847 1923 Foster, Joshua James 59004670 Chats on Old Miniatures Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Chats on Old Miniatures" by J. J. Foster is a detailed examination of the art of miniature painting, written in the early 20th century. The work serves as both a guide for collectors and an exploration of the historical context and significance of miniature art, particularly in Britain and France. Foster, who is an established authority on the subject, discusses a range of artists, techniques, and the evolution of this delicate art form. The opening of the book introduces readers to the process of collecting miniatures, offering insights into the challenges and rewards involved in building a collection. Foster humorously suggests that becoming wealthy can simplify the endeavor, but he emphasizes the importance of knowledge, patience, and caution in discerning authentic pieces from forgeries. He touches upon the historical significance of certain miniatures, including those once owned by notable figures, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the art's origins, notable painters, and the care needed to preserve such treasures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Miniature painting N Text Browsing: Art & Photography Category: Art 468928 2025-06-19T07:27:25.357990 text/html 432982 2024-10-24T12:40:54 text/html 1780592 2025-06-19T07:27:35.942915 application/epub+zip 1786112 2025-06-19T07:27:27.455002 application/epub+zip 186534 2025-06-19T07:27:26.404995 application/epub+zip 1924264 2025-06-19T07:27:42.044978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1855120 2025-06-19T07:27:34.830855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270306 2022-09-21T14:56:49.958326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 343080 2023-09-20T13:42:06.879952 text/plain 323280 2024-10-24T12:40:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14825 2025-06-19T07:27:42.219865 application/rdf+xml 7021 2025-06-19T07:27:26.561907 image/jpeg 1564 2025-06-19T07:27:26.481986 image/jpeg 1709946 2025-06-19T07:27:25.652893 application/octet-stream application/zip