OF PAINTING.

You will observe in drawing that among the shadows some are of

undistinguishable gradation and form, as is shown in the 3rd

[proposition] which says: Rounded surfaces display as many degrees

of light and shade as there are varieties of brightness and darkness

reflected from the surrounding objects.

238.

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