Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson, 1783-1853, Rowbotham, Thomas Charles Leeson, 1823-1875 · London : Winsor and Newton · leaf 24
20 PROPER POSITION FOR THE whether the objects be viewed from a carriage, or from the lower windows of a building, or any similar moderate elevation. In this case, the horizontal line may be placed at about one-third the height (Fig. 5). FIG. 5. … Thirdly, whether the scenery be mountainous, with a lake ; or whether the objects be viewed from some con- siderable elevation. In this case, let him choose a position that will command a good view of the scene, and prevent closer and more immediate objects from concealing any portion
Landscape drawing · Landscape painting
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