Klappentext

Generations of students have benefited from the teachings of this 19th-century master, whose sketches of vignettes from natural settings are accompanied by a series of lessons emphasizing both practical and theoretical considerations. This edition features the added attraction of 23 outstanding plates from the author's Lessons on Trees.

Zusammenfassung
Vignettes from natural settings are accompanied by a series of lessons emphasizing both practical and theoretical considerations. This edition features 23 outstanding plates from the author's Lessons on Trees.

Inhalt

Introduction Chapter I General remarks on the use of the chalk, or lead pencil Chapter II On form Chapter III On the application of the chalk, or pencil, to the drawing of forms Chapter IV On copying, as preparatory to the study of nature Chapter V On foliage Chapter VI On stems and branches Chapter VII On foregrounds Chapter VIII On light and shade Chapter IX On the use of the brush Appendix On the materials