Smith, Thomas [Hrsg.]: The Art Of Drawing In Its Various Branches: Exemplified In A Course Of Twenty-Eight progressive Lessons, Calculated To Afford Those Who Are Unacquainted With The Art, The Means Of Acquiring A Competent Knowledge Without The Aid Of A Master ; Being The Only Work Of The Kind In Which The Principles Of Effect Are Explained In A Clear, Methodical, And At The Same Time Familiar Style. Illustrated With Coloured Designs And Numerous Wood Engravings (London, 1827)

INTRODUCTION.

There is, perhaps, no amusement more de-
lightful, no accomplishment more useful, no
art more elegant, and no profession more
advantageous, than that of drawing.

As an amusement, however, much followed,
it is certain to bring neither regret, anxiety,
fatigue of body, nor enervation of the mind.
What other recreation can we say as much of?
The theatre is almost always quitted with a
certain feeling of regret should the representa-
tion have been good, or of weariness and dis-
gust if bad; cards, though in nothing more
than a family game of whist, excite the passions
and cause anxiety ; dancing, riding, walking,
and every other exercise, however necessary