gest tinge of colour, and those pointswhich are altogether in shade will appear quiteblack. Between these two extremes the naturalcolour of the globe will exhibit different shadesaccording to its position. The painter musttherefore carefullj- observe the action whichthe light, as it is more or less… … atmosphere is loaded with mists and vapours,than when the sky is clear and serene.Another principal point, which ought to occupythe attention of the artist, is the nature orcolour of light, because it has a great influenceon the colour of bodies. He ought also totake equal care to observe the…
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