ON THE DESIGN

...marked D, and the other marked E, some curve upwards like an Arch, and others downwards. This difference would be more noticeable in a Column shaded above and below the Horizon, especially if one understands Perspective. It will suffice for now to know the circumstances under which one must vary the hatching, and to become accustomed to it, since therein lies the beautiful manner. However, one must be careful that this is not the only thing to observe, as an exact and bold Contour is no less essential to a Work, which, without it, would become useless and valueless.

NINTH LESSON

After having spoken thus far of Heads, Hands, and Feet, as well as the handling of the red Crayon; we will now move cautiously onto whole Figures. I present here another Example to my Students, so that they may observe the structure of solid members and their connections. They will sketch these two Figures in broad terms, or their main parts, with charcoal; they will use only light, but precise strokes, and will start with the one standing. Furthermore, they must always start on the right side of the Figure, because that way the first strokes are always exposed to the eye, and the rest follows more naturally and with less difficulty; whereas starting from the left side, the hand obstructs the object, preventing it from being seen. Even before a young Student applies their Charcoal to the paper, it is advisable and highly advantageous to hold the Model for some time in hand, considering it with full attention, and noticing how the Figures and their...