Wyllie, W. L. (William Lionel), 1851-1931 · London, E. Arnold · leaf 15
objects on it are toosmall in size to be measured—that is to sav, thevvanish. The length of the shadows will depend on thealtitude of the sun. I have supposed here that itis 45° above the horizon. All that I have to dois to draw rays at an angle of 45 from themens heads to the ground, and they will… … Suppose that when you draw your men youare not on the ground, but raised so that your eyeis 9 feet high. It is half as high again as a man ;therefore the horizon will be half the height ofeach man above his head. That is to say, vou cango on putting as many figures as you please intoyour picture,…
Drawing · Perspective
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