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Werner's Nomenclature of Colours - by Patrick Syme - 1 of 1

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours;Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts - (Hardcover)

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  • Originally published in 1814, this remarkable volume features 110 colour swatches paired with poetic descriptions that capture nature's vibrant palette.
  • Author(s): Patrick Syme & Abraham Gottlob Werner
  • 84 Pages
  • Art, Color Theory

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Originally published in 1814, this remarkable volume features 110 colour swatches paired with poetic descriptions that capture nature's vibrant palette.



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Originally published in 1814, this remarkable volume features 110 colour swatches paired with poetic descriptions that capture nature's vibrant palette.

In the eighteenth century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner (1750-1817) set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Decades later, Scottish botanical artist Patrick Syme (1774-1845) extended Werner's work, refining it into a comprehensive catalogue of the most prominent shades and hues found in nature. The result was a timeless compendium of colour that showcases the beauty of nature across the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms.

Each colour swatch in Syme's edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is accompanied by examples found in nature, offering a practical tool for scientists, artists, and explorers alike. Notably, Charles Darwin used this guide during his voyage on the HMS Beagle to accurately describe his observations.

This exquisite collection of colours celebrates the harmony of art and science, capturing the beauty found in the natural world.



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"A treatise which ought to be in the hands of every mineralogist, and indeed in the possession of naturalists of every description."-Inverness Courier, 1822

"I had been struck by the beautiful colour of the sea when seen through the chinks of a straw hat... according to Werner nomenclature 'Indigo with a little Azure blue."-Charles Darwin, 1832


Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)
Weight: .68 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 84
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Color Theory
Publisher: Art Meets Science
Format: Hardcover
Author: Patrick Syme & Abraham Gottlob Werner
Language: English
Street Date: March 11, 2020
TCIN: 87747793
UPC: 9781528717052
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-2784
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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