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 21
a pieceof chalk or charcoal, in a skilful hand, will express more certainly, on a rough wall or board,than the most delicate touch, or the most exquisite materials, can ever accomplish, unless guidedby sound elementary knowledge of the great first principles of art. It should be remembered,too,… … cases, it is true, but it is there. By the aid of shadows is developed the true form of the model;and to parts more or less advanced or depressed, are thereby given a location, as decided andcertain as if seen in profile. So truly can they be expressed, on a flat surface, that a sculptorcan model a…
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