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Some hints on learning to draw (1893)

Hutchinson, G. W. Caldwell, Leighton of Stretton, Frederic Leighton, Baron, 1830-1896 · London ; New York : Macmillan and Co. · leaf 189

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hat ol a distinct concave curve, but oninspection this apparent concave curve will be readily seen to becomposed of several slightly convex curves. Also many convexforms in natural objects will on inspection be found to consist i7o SOME HINTS ON LEARNING TO DRAW of three or more straightish lines… … Fig. 106. convex outline ol a muscle gives an impression of strength andfirmness that no single curve could suggest. An absolutely purelong curve is seldom, if ever, met with in nature, or anywhereexcept in machine made articles. These studies by H. S. Marks, R.A,, are full of instruction

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