The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there.Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free.Original Publisher: H.G. Bohn Publication date: 1847Subjects: Painting; Painting, Italian; Painting, Renaissance; Painting, Modern; Art / General; Art / History / General; Art / European; Art / History / Renaissance; Art / Individual Artist; Art / Techniques / Painting