Essentials of Perspective: With Illustrations Drawn by the Author (1887)
Miller, Leslie William, 1848-1931 · New York: C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 57
ther. If it were necessary to explain the dif-ference in the two effects, it would be donesimply by stating that in Fig. 51 the observ-er is supposed to have stepped backward afew paces from the position occupied whenFig. 50 was drawn. But all that thedraughtsman need think about is the differ-ence… … Fig. 51. 48 ESSENTIALS OF PERSPECTIVE. ence. Such lines may be introduced at any corner where they are found to be of use. The main buildingwas drawn first, and as the end to be measured was square, the line of measures at that point is just as longas the height of the corner at which it is placed.…
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