An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting : in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues between the author's children ; illustrated by appropriate plates and diagrams, and a sufficiency of practical geometry, and a compendium of genuine instruction, comprising a progressive and complete body of information carefully adapted for the instruction of females, and suited equally to the simplicity of youth and to mental maturity
Charles Hayter's 1820 London manual teaching perspective, drawing and painting through dialogues with his own children, written for young learners and especially for the instruction of females. Engraved plates pair ruled diagrams — vanishing points, dotted construction lines, lettered boxes, arches and cast shadows — with small shaded vignettes of landscapes, candle shades and interiors, giving designers line-and-hatch geometry over aged paper.
