The American drawing-book : a manual for the amateur, and basis of study for the professional artist : especially adapted to the use of public and private schools, as well as home instruction (1847)
Chapman, J. G. (John Gadsby), 1808-1889 · New York : J.S. Redfield · leaf 22
touches, as if in search of the true line, betrays weakness and indecision — besides, produces apainful display of the labor the work has cost. The ease apparent in the sketch of a master-hand, that is so captivating, is the result of absence of any appearance of hesitation or doubt.If any were…
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