The Handbook of Young Artists and Amateurs in Oil Painting, written by Laughton Osborn and first published in 1849, is a comprehensive guidebook for beginners in the art of oil painting. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the materials and tools needed for painting, the principles of color, light and shadow, perspective, and composition. Osborn provides step-by-step instructions for creating different types of paintings, such as landscapes,...