Wyllie, W. L. (William Lionel), 1851-1931 · London, E. Arnold · leaf 51
I think I may give an idea of wide andnarrow angles by introducing here some of theworks of the old masters. First, the wonderful short - distance portrait by Van Eyck. Thispicture must have been painted long beforethe rules of perspective were formulated ; none … NATURES LAWS AND THE MAKING OF PICTURES 41 of the lines vanish exactly to any point, andyet, looked at from the right distance, it isquite a marvel how very nearly correct it is.Fancy what an eye the man must have had, tohave worked out all those proportions without anvrules to guide him ; yet look…
Drawing · Perspective
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