THAT THE LIGHT FOR DRAWING FROM NATURE SHOULD BE HIGH UP.

The light for drawing from nature should come from the North in

order that it may not vary. And if you have it from the South, keep

the window screened with cloth, so that with the sun shining the

whole day the light may not vary. The height of the light should be

so arranged as that every object shall cast a shadow on the ground

of the same length as itself.

516.

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