The elements of art; a manual for the amateur, and basis of study for the professional artist (1848)
Chapman, J. G. (John Gadsby), 1808-1889, Chapman, J. G. (John Gadsby), 1808-1889. American drawing book · London, D. Bogue · leaf 66
RUDIMENTS OF DRAWING. G2 … 77. However admirable and perfect may be the antique statues in their proportions and details, and however desirable it may be to place before the pupil the choicest models for the exercise of his skill, it is enough for his present purposes to look to the familiar objects which are within his…
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