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FOLIAGE.
Whether the trunk divides itself into several principal
limbs near the base; or whether
The division is at a great height from the ground:
Whether the bark is smooth or rough:
Whether it peels off round the tree or down the tree:
Whether the colour is grey, brown, or green, or, as
in the Scotch fir, red :
The colour of the foliage, both of the upper* and under
side :
The construction of the leaf as to size and shape :
The time of the year, the general luxuriance of the tree,
with its height and bulk.
Each and all of these several particulars must have our
careful study and attention. The great truth to be estab-
lished, is character. Now this is not to be obtained by a
minute attention to every leaf or to its exact shape,—
although we must be cognisant of this. There are leaves
many and forms many, all of which are, more or less,
disturbed by the wind. Some lie in this direction, and
others in that; so that to attempt to pourtray any by its
actual shape is hopeless. The impression generally con-
veyed to the eye is that at which we should aim.
The great difficulty will be found in giving the idea of
multiplicity, while we represent the mass. Firmness of
handling, sharpness of outline, and truth of light and
shadow, are amongst the leading points to be gained.
Colour and force of opposition are alike indispensable,
and it is not an easy thing to treat a considerable quan-
tity of foliage without falling into sameness and insi-
pidity.
The first thing to be done is to wash on the local
colour; then, upon that, separate the light from the
shadow, and afterwards give the principal markings or
divisions of the foliage. When this is done, improve
the outside form by extending the touches, but be
FOLIAGE.
Whether the trunk divides itself into several principal
limbs near the base; or whether
The division is at a great height from the ground:
Whether the bark is smooth or rough:
Whether it peels off round the tree or down the tree:
Whether the colour is grey, brown, or green, or, as
in the Scotch fir, red :
The colour of the foliage, both of the upper* and under
side :
The construction of the leaf as to size and shape :
The time of the year, the general luxuriance of the tree,
with its height and bulk.
Each and all of these several particulars must have our
careful study and attention. The great truth to be estab-
lished, is character. Now this is not to be obtained by a
minute attention to every leaf or to its exact shape,—
although we must be cognisant of this. There are leaves
many and forms many, all of which are, more or less,
disturbed by the wind. Some lie in this direction, and
others in that; so that to attempt to pourtray any by its
actual shape is hopeless. The impression generally con-
veyed to the eye is that at which we should aim.
The great difficulty will be found in giving the idea of
multiplicity, while we represent the mass. Firmness of
handling, sharpness of outline, and truth of light and
shadow, are amongst the leading points to be gained.
Colour and force of opposition are alike indispensable,
and it is not an easy thing to treat a considerable quan-
tity of foliage without falling into sameness and insi-
pidity.
The first thing to be done is to wash on the local
colour; then, upon that, separate the light from the
shadow, and afterwards give the principal markings or
divisions of the foliage. When this is done, improve
the outside form by extending the touches, but be