Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · London : G. Bell · leaf 73
nd useof line. The forms and surfaces of fruits, again, are ex- 53 USE OF LINE cellent tests of line draughtsmanship, and theirstudy is a good preparation for the more subtleand delicate contours of the human form—thegreatest test of all. Here we see firmness offundamental structure (in the bones)… … PEN DRAWING OF FRUIT. bility, and so to become too rigid on the one hand,or too loose and indefinite on the other, requiresextraordinary skill, knowledge, and practice inthe use of line. I do not suppose the greatestmaster ever satisfied himself yet in this direc-tion. When we have settled upon our…
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