China, Qing dynastyDimensions: 11 3/4" (29.8cm) L, 7 1/2" (19cm) W, 2 1/4" (5.7cm) H Comprising 5 volumes of texts and polychrome images with hard cover. Text in traditional Chinese. Paper covers, string four hole stab binding. Collector's seals.Includes text and picture instructions for painting techniques.Note: 《芥子园画传》又称《芥子园画谱》，是清代绘画技法图谱，它较系统地介绍了中国画的基本技法。清代文学家李渔曾在南京营造“芥子园”，并支持其婿沈心友及王氏三兄弟（王概、王蓍、王臬）编绘画谱，故成书出版之时便以此园命名。此为清康熙年间初印版。清 《芥子园书传》原版初印共5册