""The Art of Painting and Drawing in Colored Crayons"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Henry Murray in 1856. The book provides a detailed course of instruction for the execution of portraiture and landscape using colored crayons. It is designed to be accessible for both beginners and experienced artists who wish to improve their skills in this medium. The book covers a range of topics, including the selection and preparation of materials, the principles of color theory, composition, and techniques for achieving realistic and expressive effects. Murray includes numerous examples of his own work, as well as that of other artists, to illustrate his points and provide inspiration. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to follow and understand. Overall, ""The Art of Painting and Drawing in Colored Crayons"" is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in this medium and create beautiful works of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.