The Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colours

The principles of harmony and contrast of colours,
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The principles of harmony and contrast of colours, and their applications to the arts ... translated from the French by Charles Martel.

By M. E. Chevreul. London: H.G. Bohn, 1859.

Published in 1859, Michel Eugene Chevreul's (1786-1889) The Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colours is considered a masterpiece in the science and exploration of color. A chemist who specialized in the study of animal fats and fatty acids, Chevreul is one of the 72 French engineers and scientists whose names are inscribed on the Eiffel Tower.

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