The art of figure drawing : containing practical instructions for a course of study in this branch of art (1852)
Weigall, Charles H · London : Winsor and Newton · leaf 44
d lines are produced uponstraight ones, the points and degree of curvature beingthus more easily determined. The eye is very likely tobe deceived by the roundness or fulness of the muscles,and the outline frequently drawn as if it were swollen,as in Plate XIII., Fig. 2. In making the curve, observe… … In other cases it will be best to draw them first inrectilineal angles, as in Fig. 3, and to make the curves by-taking off the points; by the adoption of these methods,a certainty of hand is acquired, and freedom and vigourgiven to the drawing. The student should not neglectto pay attention to…
Drawing · Human figure in art
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