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 57
re retained upon the memory than minute peculiarities, how often do we hear disagreement between persons as to certain peculiarities in those with whom they are in the habit of daily intercourse. One will contend, that an absent friend’s eye is black, another will insist that it is hazel, a third… … a plaster cast thus marked. He should place it in every possible position, and draw it carefullv ; making use of these lines as guides by which to define not only the true position and form of the features, but to accustom his eye to the close observation and understanding of the principles that…
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