The British drawing-book : or, the art of drawing with accuracy and beauty, containing a series of progressive lessons on drawing landscape scenery, marine views, architecture, animals, the human figure, &c. &c. also, a complete system of practical perspective, illustrated with numerous practical subjects (1845)
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791-1860 · London : Published for the proprietor · leaf 133
ighest point of art to which the student can aspire, While to themechanic and artisan, who are employed on works of decoration, &c, this knowledge is indispensable. It maybe necessary to remark, that to the artist who intends making portrait painting a profession, it will benecessary for him to… … PROGRESSIVE DRAWING-BOOK. 51 he should endeavour to make himself acquainted with the names and forms of the bones and muscles, beforehe attempts to draw the human figure. It is to the want of this information, which may be easily attained,that so many persons fail as portrait and historical…
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