Robinson, H. P. (Henry Peach), 1830-1901 · New York : Scovill & Adams · leaf 83
avoided; the curves of the chair-back exactly follow the curves of the arm. As a contrast to the foregoing, I introduce a little sketch by Sir Noel Paton, in which it will be observed that balance has been strictly considered, and the figure is admirably sup- ported. Notice how the lines of the… … on the ground perform the part of the point of dark so often mentioned in the chapters on landscape. This simple little figure serves very admirably to show the difference between a figure represented "just as it sat," and a picture produced by one who conforms to the rules of art.
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