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Godey's lady's book (1840)

Philadelphia, Pa. : L.A. Godey · leaf 425

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The pictures in this exercise, Figs. 87, 88,and 89, are very easily imitated. This is aconsequence of the adoption of the broad line principle. A young pupil will draw a broad,bold line, with more decision and effect than afine line, because, by using broad lines, the 436, godeys ladys book and… … M f MISS SLIMMENSS BOARDING-HOUSE. 437 outlines of objects are more distinctly presentedto his eye ; and also because he can move hishand more steadily when he bears hard on hispencil. In drawing the broad lines he can bearhard enough on his pencil to break one with afine point, suitable for a…

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