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The grammar of photo-engraving : containing instruction in drawing, chemistry and optics, as applied to photo-engraving, and a practical treatise on the art of half-tone, zinc etching, swelled gelatine, lithotype and chalk plate engraving, as practiced in the United States (1895)

Farquhar, H. D. (Harry D.), Eder, Josef Maria, 1855-1944 · London : Dawbard & Ward · leaf 29

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24 THE GRAMMAR OF PHOTO-ENGRAVING. lines: use the smallest number that will correctly denote the character of the object. The representation of the different objects in the scene should be carefully studied, as, for … instance, a tree in the foreground, the shading and detail should be more than one in the distance, the foliage and branches should be denoted. The same tree at a distance should be shown by marks less decided by making the outline only, with little shading. This makes the drawing have a dis- tant…

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