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 30
25 THE GRAMMAR OF PHOTOENGRAVING. Distance does not generally form an important part. It is to overcome both light and shadow, not having much to do with the general arrangement of the picture. … Fig. 14 Fig. 13 The middle picture generally embraces the largest breadth of shade. In the foreground is represented the deepest shadows as well as the strongest lights. It is sometimes the case that the foreground is in full shade, the principal light falling on the middle. When such is the case…
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