Architecture and how to sketch it : illustrated by sketches of typical examples (1910)
Roberts, H. W · London : G. Rowney and Co. · leaf 48
ions turned up at right angles, as shown in theillustration, you are at the proper distance to sketchall that is between the eye level and the top pointof rule; and if you will then revolve the rule right roundit will show you how much of the object or view infront of you can properly be sketched.… … method of measuring a high building. When I havegot to a point from which the top of building cuts tothe top of the turned-up arm of rule when held hori-zontally, I note the exact point on the ground whereI am standing, and strike from it to the tower ; mystride being one yard, I know that if I…
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